Thanksgiving...Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday - way beyond Christmas which has become so commercialized it’s no longer recognizable to me. The Christmas decorations used to go up sometime after Thanksgiving...reactions2comments
Romancing a Cigarette, Part 1...Born in 1955, things were different then. However, I’ll have to jump ahead a few years to when I was more aware of what was going on. It seemed everyone...reactions7comments
Filling My Emergency Bag...The changing of the season brings on a whole new ball game. There is nasty weather coming as some of us know too well what this means. If you are in...reactions3comments
Are COPD and vaping connected?...Hi all. This is my first post. I was diagnosed with COPD 2 weeks ago and I was wondering if there is any data/record that would connect vaping to COPD...reactions2replies
10 Tips For Managing COPD...COPD is a chronic disease. This means it’s always there. However, the progression of the disease can be slowed, and symptoms can be minimized. You can live well and live...reactionscomments
My Stage III COPD Story: Part II...I was DIAGNOSED 2 Years Ago, On 2017 NOVEMBER 16Th, after being DIAGNOSED with VERY SEVERE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA and put on BiPAP, on 2017 AUGUST 08 — 09th!!! Met...reactions10comments
COPD and Christmas Melancholy...Several people have contacted me in mid-November to say that they could feel that same old Christmas melancholy setting in. Trying to ignore it only makes it worse but finding...reactions6comments
A Day of Thanksgiving...Thanksgiving is a day that’s set aside to give thanks. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in the fall of 1621 when roughly 90 Native Americans and 50 Europeans congregated for...reactions4comments
40 Undeniable Truths About Great COPD Doctors...If you have COPD, it’s very important that you find a great COPD doctor. Listed here are 40 undeniable truths about great COPD doctors. Great doctors make you feel welcome...reactions7comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but can occur in other parts of the body...reactionscomments
Heart Doctor visit...Doctor is changing up my meds some in hopes that corrects some of my issues. Wants me to have a few tests done to rule out blockage in left arm...reactions1reply
Does anyone use azithromycin for COPD treatment?...I've read good and bad regarding its use. Can anyone share their experience or pros/cons?...reactions3replies
Why would someone with COPD have a constant runny nose?...My wife has been on oxygen for a year. In the last few months, she has had a consistent runny nose. Trying to treat a runny nose with COPD She...reactions9replies
Appreciate you all...The best thing I have done so far is finding this forum. I have learned so much in the last few weeks from you all - and thank you! I...reactions3replies
A Glass of Wine With COPD...Do you enjoy a glass of wine with COPD? When mom was diagnosed with pulmonary disease, her first goal was to reduce the inflammation in her lungs and then make...reactions13comments
Congratulations to New York State!...The State of New York just raised the minimum age required to purchase tobacco and electronic cigarette products age from 18 to 21. The law went into effect November 13...reactions3comments
What is the best way to ask my questions and use this site?...Hi, I am new to this site and was recently told that I have COPD. I have many questions and concerns. Not quite sure on how to use this site...reactions1reply
What could cause exacerbated phlegm spit up?...What could have CAUSED My LATE MOM, to have EXACERBATIONS, To SPIT UP PHLEGM / SPUTUM? My mother’s symptoms As LONG as i can REMEMBER from: 1964 or so, till...reactions65replies
A COPD Diagnosis from Secondhand Smoke...SOAPBOX TIME. Getting on my Soapbox--I posted this on my Facebook page. I have to get on my soapbox today as I'm really frustrated with this COPD business. Please don't...reactions5comments
