Why Does COPD Cause Fatigue? What’s The Solution? ...Researchers are studying our disease over time. They now understand that many people in our community suffer from weight loss and fatigue...reactions13comments
Agent Orange and COPD...The active ingredient of Agent Orange is dioxin. This chemical herbicide has been linked to several diseases and cancer. If you are...reactions2comments
Unsure of my diagnosis....A little backround about my lung issues. I was born 12 weeks early. In the 80s not much was available for babies...reactions2replies
Just told I have restrictive lung disease, told I have chronic bronchitis???...For nearly a year, I've had monthly or weekly trips to the ER unable to breath, along with other symptoms. Just last...reactions3replies
Seated Yoga for COPD...Kathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and licensed Zumba Gold instructor demonstrates a fun seated yoga routine that can improve balance, coordination, and...reactions7comments
Carol Kirker...Editor's Note: We are heartbroken to share that Carol passed away in February of 2022. Carol's storytelling and advocacy will be deeply...
I am a Journal Pusher...I admit it, I am a pusher. I will push my ideas on anyone who will listen. Ask me a question and...reactions2comments
Fatigue...How do you battle the fatigue when you wake up in the mornings. Find it difficult to get going...reactions11replies
Does anyone have side effects to Breo?...My doctor has recently switched me to Breo from Symbicort. I have noticed that I am extremely tired in the AM upon...reactions3replies
Does anyone else here have overlap syndrome (COPD and sleep apnea)?...I suffer from COPD and sleep apnea which is classified as "overlap". Does anyone out there have the same condition? What information...reactions9replies
What treatments have worked for your severe COPD?...Hello all, I use Symbicort daily and in my opinion it doesn't work at all. What has made the best difference for...reactions1reply
Warning Signs of COPD...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is a progressive disease. Progressive means that it can’t be reversed. The hope is, with...reactions17comments
Is there any validity to a claim that Dry Salt Therapy (halotherapy) relieves COPD symptoms?...Someone is telling me that dry salt therapy "...reaches the lower respiratory system and works as a bronchial toothbrush for the airways?"...reactions4replies
What are some support resources for caregivers?...I would like to know of exact address or links to support groups for those of us that are caregivers to the...reactions2replies
Has anyone else got laryngitis from COPD treatment or meds?...In hospital for flare up 2months ago. Back on usual meds now - Advair, Spiriva and Levalbuterol. This was my 3rd flare...reactions3replies
10 Tips to Prevent Choking with COPD...When mom began to choke more easily after her diagnosis with lung inflammation, I was concerned. For one thing, she was alone...reactions26comments
Trying To Quit Smoking? Never Quit Quitting...So you tried quitting. You quit cold turkey. You tried a medicine like Chantix. You tried working with your doctor. You quit...reactions5comments
If you use supplemental oxygen, which kind do you use?...Do you use a portable oxygen concentrator or a metal oxygen tank with a regulator?...reactions4replies
Just Diagnosed...I'm 69, had problems on and off all throughout my life, even when young. They took my tonsils out when I was...reactions5replies
Ms Carol...Hi I’ve got end stage COPD which is soul destroying. I have no quality of life, I stop in bed because a...reactions4comments
