November 20th is World COPD Day...World COPD Day is an initiative that is sponsored by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Beginning in 2002, it has gained momentum each year since. Banding together...reactions3comments
Battery operated nebulizer compressors...Anyone know of a medical supplier who accepts Medicare and California Medi-Cal to pay for a battery operated nebulizer compressor?...thanks...reactions1reply
The Fall...Love the fall. It’s my favorite season. I feel like my lungs open up (relatively, for someone with COPD) and that I can breathe so much better than I can...reactions3comments
Exhausted...Hi, I'm a 66 year old baby boomer. I have COPD and was diagnosed with asthma last year. I finished hepatitis C treatment a year ago and seem to be...reactions10comments
Advantage Of Small Town Hospitals...So, I’m sitting at my computer to finish up some charting. I click on the Epic icon. That’s as far as I get before my work phone dings to indicate...reactions4comments
What does borderline COPD mean?...I had a chest xray and it says hyperinflated lung borderline COPD? I can't be tested yet because I've been on steroids. I have asthma and recurrent chest infections for...reactions12replies
Diagnosed at 35 with Emphysema and COPD...Hello, I am glad I found this community. I am 35 and 2 months ago I had an episode of shortness of breath so strong that I felt I needed...reactions2replies
What brand of handheld fan is the best?...Best handheld fans for on the go? My palliative care doctor suggested I get a handheld fan for personal use and when going for appointments. Any suggestions? I'd rather not...reactions4replies
My Diagnosis of COPD...The first time I realized that I might be having some breathing problems was many years before my diagnosis. Working in the downtown core often meant that parking wasn’t always...reactions11comments
Time for the Home Remodel With COPD...Ten years and eight months ago, we purchased our house. Besides cleaning house and shampooing carpets, we haven't made any real improvements. Finally, it was time for our much-anticipated remodel...reactions4comments
What Is AFib?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...reactionscomments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S...reactions4comments
10 COPD Medicines In the Pipeline...Twenty years ago there were only a few COPD medicines. Today there are many COPD medicines. Even better is that there are currently 36 COPD medicines in the pipeline. So...reactions11comments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and symptoms are important parts of a treatment plan...reactionscomments
One Way to Spread Awareness of COPD...COPD Awareness month presents the opportunity, for those of us who currently live with COPD and all of its symptoms, to call attention to the deadliness of the disease and...reactions2comments
Is AFib Genetic?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...reactionscomments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast and do not contract properly. This can lead...reactionscomments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops inside the deep in veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also...reactionscomments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...reactionscomments
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their blood vessels having plaque built up inside them...reactionscomments
