Has anyone been diagnosed with small airway disease?...I've had a chronic cough for a year and shortness of breath for about 6 months. I had a spirometry in June...reactions7replies
Oxygen Depletion...After 8 years of living with COPD, you’d think I know all about oxygen and its usefulness in treating the disease. I...reactions16comments
New Year's Resolution or New Way of Living...I am not really a New Year’s resolution person because I was never very successful with them. The same thing happens when...reactions4comments
COPD and Flu...Peak flu season is upon us. The first quarter of the year is when we are most at risk for "catching" the...reactionscomments
Taking Notice of Change...We're so used to our own bodies that we tend not to take notice of gradual changes. We automatically think "it's us...reactions6comments
Seated Dance for COPD...Kathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and license Zumba Gold instructor, demonstrates a fun seated dance routine that can build strength, coordination, and...reactions6comments
How can I prevent cannula marks?...I am on oxygen each night and am a side sleeper. Each morning my cannula leaves deep marks on both sides of...reactions9replies
Does anyone have chronic abdominal pain due to COPD?...I am in pain daily, hurts when I exhale. The intensity changes but the pain is always there....reactions6replies
Taking on a Challenge...Have you ever thought of doing something different, then pushing the thought to the back of your mind and at some point...reactionscomments
Stage II...I was diagnosed 6 years ago with COPD and am now in stage II. I am only on inhalers at this time...reactions4comments
My Friend, Rick (Part 1)...I’ve been doing as much research as I possibly can about lung transplants. I previously wrote that I’ve been pre-accepted into the...reactions4comments
Which type of humidifier is best for COPD patients?...What type of humidifiers are people with COPD using, warm or cool air? Which do you like better and why? Just wanting...reactions1reply
You Must Release Those Endorphins...Depression is prevalent this time of year. The days are cold, and nights are long. We fear going into public because we...reactions3comments
Exercising Safely and Effectively With COPD...Exercising Safely and Effectively with COPD. Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides some simple tips on getting started safely...reactions2comments
The Drop from Festivities...If you're anything like, me after the hype from the Christmas and New Year Festivities you seem to come down with one...reactions5comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
The Truth as it Comes...Writing this from my heart, I'm a true believer that we're all here for a reason and maybe we will never find...reactions2comments
Snow and COPD...Since my COPD was diagnosed, I miss being able to shovel snow. Honestly. Sounds crazy, I know. But growing up in the...reactions5comments
Let’s Begin the Nutrition Discussion...We get a lot of questions about a COPD diet. So, I spent some time investigating this subject. I even talked with...reactions8comments
