What would you share with others who are newly diagnosed with COPD?...Comment your learnings, tips, resources, or (non-medical) advice here to support others going through it 💙...reactions133replies
Are there any essential oils you can put in a diffuser to help to open the airways?...reactions3replies
Can a normal lung function test rule out COPD?...Hi. Does normal Lung Function Test rule out COPD?...reactions1reply
Does anyone experience feeling hot without a temperature or fever?...My dad is on permanent oxygen and constantly feels hot but does not have a temperature. Nothing seems to help and doctors...reactions6replies
Interpreting Oxygen Levels...Doctors will often monitor your oxygen levels. These can be monitored by using a pulse oximeter. You can monitor your own oxygen...reactions63comments
Does anyone here drink with Incruse?...Is anyone on Incruse? Do you take a glass of beer or wine with it? If yes, how do you feel? Do...reactions3replies
What to do in the time it takes to get COVID-19 under control?...I'm a retired nurse / EMT. I have end stage COPD, am on 8LPM oxygen, and I have Secondary Progressive MS which...reactions3replies
USE OF OXYGEN DURING PANDEMIC...Because of my concern about using portable oxygen if I go into a store. I was concerned that I would be breathing...reactions1reply
Misdiagnosed Often...I have emphysema. So when I have an exacerbation, I go to urgent care if my Dr. is not available. They listen...reactions5comments
Unreal...I went from being healthy to stage 4. I just don't understand how it could happen in less than a year....reactions3comments
Unpredictable...I am a 57 year old AA female who was diagnosed with COPD. It has gotten progressively worse within the last 12...reactions4comments
Work On What You Can Do...Always look at what you can do with COPD, and work ahead on that. Don't dwell on the things you cannot do...reactions6comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to...reactions2comments
Young and scared...Hi, I'm not sure this is where I should be but here goes. I am a 31 year old female and I...reactions2replies
What's Next...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a three-part series. Part 1 can be found here and part 3 here. There are...reactions2comments
how long can this go on?...My DH, age 77, has had lung cancer, in remission, and is now stage 4 copd. Just in the last month, every...reactions5replies
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of Life...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactions1comment
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with COPD...reactionscomments
