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
Giving up...I have stage 4 copd & have tried to quit smoking unsuccessfully. I don't complain to anyone because I know I did...reactions1reply
Does Your Primary Care Doctor Really Care?...I was living out of state when mom called. She had not been diagnosed with COPD yet but was having chronic health...reactions3comments
How have your family members adjusted to your diagnosis?...I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD last September. I had my family Dr. refer me to a pulmonologist so on the...reactions7replies
The Final Part of the Year...During the final part of the year, I daydream about those late spring days when the temperature, humidity, dander, and wind speed...reactions2comments
If I don't have symptoms, do I need to take my medications?...As a non smoker and a newly diagnosed COPD patient, I am having trouble taking the medications prescribed by my doctor. I...reactions3replies
Are my symptoms actually caused by anxiety?...Cough, wheeze, shallow... Hello again. Yesterday my primary Dr confirmed that I have COPD, based on the results of my PFTs from...reactions8replies
Any advice welcome...Hi Everyone hope you all had a good Christmas! I am new on here and was hoping for some help/advice regarding my...reactions6replies
Do I have asthma or emphysema genes?...Does https://asthma.net and https://copd.net member HITE1955 Have ASTHMA / EMPHYSEMA GENES POSITIVELY?!? HOPE, So!! #1: MICRO — PREMATURE BIRTH: I was BORN@...reactions21replies
Confusion, memory loss, shaky...My dad was recently diagnosed with copd and slight congestive heart failure.My family is at a loss with all these side affects...reactions4replies
12 Steps of Christmas...Christmas is a hectic mishmash of family and friends and obligations. In a 4-week span, there are too many parties to attend...reactionscomments
