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
What does "long lungs" mean?...I'm 38 and have had asthma my whole life. I recently found myself at the ER. They did an x-ray on my...reactions1reply
Frequency of doctor check-ups?...I was diagnosed with COPD at the end of May 2019. At that time the physician never informed me of what stage...reactions5replies
Should Vitamins and Supplements Be Part of Your COPD Treatment Plan?...When you have a chronic disease like COPD, it's natural to want to do everything you can to make the symptoms go...reactions15comments
Spotlight On Interstitial Lung Diseases...Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the name given to any disease that causes inflammation and/or scarring in the lungs. ILD's are grouped...reactions2comments
Iron Deficiency...I read ‘Mary Ultes’ story on how she still managed her life even with COPD. She showed so much courage over her...reactions3comments
Caring for Our Caregivers...How aware are we of our loved ones and those who look out for us? Have we recently shown our appreciation for...reactionscomments
It's Okay Not to Be Okay All of the Time...You know what? It's ok not to be ok all the time. If you think about it, even people with good health...reactions28comments
Zephyr Valve...My brother had the treatment. You have to look on the Zephyr site and see what state has the treatment and what...reactions5comments
What Is Your Hobby?...As I write this article, we are about 50 days away from spring. I started the count-down calendar early in the new...reactions4comments
COPD Triggers...COPD is a chronic inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breathe due to airflow limitations in the lungs. It is often...reactions22comments
Fighting Anxiety With COPD...It's not an easy fight when you have COPD, and having the added bonus of anxiety makes it feel like a double...reactions4comments
COPD and Congestive Heart Failure - How to Tell the Difference...COPD and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF for short) are two of the most common chronic health conditions and also among the top...reactions25comments
Oxygen Users: Be Careful Around Open Flames...Many people in this community definitely benefit from oxygen therapy. Studies show that, for those who need it, oxygen therapy can help...reactions2comments
Is It Smoking or Silica Dust?...I was employed at at a mine as an underground mechanic for 23 years. In that time I was exposed to lung...reactions3comments
What is your opinion on a plus concentrator vs a continuous flow concentrator?...I'm thinking of getting a plus concentrator but have always had continuous flow. I'm fairly active and would like the weight of...reactions6replies
Stage 4 and Life Is Good!...My name is Carol. I have had COPD for a long time and had my share of hospital visits. I always bounced back...reactions12comments
How much exercise is too much?...Hi all, I'm new to the forum and I've found it an excellent resource. I just got a COPD diagnosis a few...reactions19replies
