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
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
