Have COPD...I'm 62 and have copd. I would love to communicate with you all and learn your experiences. Some days I feel ok...reactions6comments
Which COPD Medications are Best for You?...When mom was diagnosed with COPD, us kids were clueless about what she was going to need. I started a list of...reactions4comments
Can my partner and I claim PIP if he has COPD?...My partner has just been diagnosed with COPD and emphysema. Can we claim PIP? He's a self-employed window cleaner....reactions4replies
What treatment should I be receiving for my COPD?...Hi. I’m not sure what to say... I’m 33 years old and have recently been told that I was diagnosed with COPD...reactions1reply
COVID-19 Basics for the Immune-Compromised...For those living with chronic health conditions, current news about the coronavirus (COVID-19) can be anxiety-inducing. We have questions and concerns about...reactions5comments
Healthcare Obstacles & the LGBTQ+ Community...Editor’s Note: LGBTQ+ stands for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. To learn more about gender identity, check...reactions1comment
Has anyone tried regenerative therapy?...I have just been diagnosed with stage 2 COPD. Needless to say, I'm very interested in stemming or stopping the progress of...reactions2replies
Trying to Gain Weight with Severe COPD...Have you ever noticed that people are usually trying to lose weight? All those adverts and commercials on the TV and social...reactions21comments
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