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...reactions27comments
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
Ten Ideas for Keeping Busy in The New Year...Once all the festivities are over, we sit in silence and shake our heads at the furry and hurry. Now it is...reactionscomments
Why?...“He isn’t here for me.” “He doesn’t help me.” “When I need help, she changes the subject to herself.” Do these sound...reactions9comments
Does anyone have insight on this work-related question?...If your accommodated at work to get out of dust but doesn’t include what your real job was do you take a...reactions1reply
COPD and Lung Damage...I'm guessing that once the awareness of your diagnosis of COPD set in, you started to wonder what could be done about...reactions3comments
Education Is Key With COPD...I am a COPD educator. If you get admitted to my hospital, chances are you’ll meet me or you’ll meet another respiratory...reactions10comments
Staying Healthy During the Coldest Months With COPD...January, February, and March tend to be the coldest months of the winter in most areas. I don't about you, but I'm...reactions19comments
Where Our Community Is From...Last fall we asked our COPD.net Facebook community where they were from. Not surprisingly, we heard from people all over the world!...reactions2comments
Living With COPD in the United Kingdom...I wanted to share with you what its like living with COPD in the UK. I am in South Wales and am...reactions7comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 2)...This is the second part of the series 'My Friend, Rick' which showcases my interview with a friend who recently had a...reactions4comments
Romancing a Cigarette, Part 2...Cigarettes are liars! Over the years I would try to quit smoking, but it was short-lived. Too often there would be a...reactions4comments
