Is All COPD Genetic?...I’m going to go against conventional wisdom here. I’m going to put out an educated guess that all COPD is genetic. There’s actually some good science behind my guess here...reactions6comments
Community Feedback: Types of Exercise for COPD...When you first get diagnosed with COPD, it may seem like your future won’t include much exercise. But that’s far from the reality. In fact, as you most likely know...reactions32comments
What is the average life expectancy for someone with Stage 3 COPD?...For reference: FEV 1 - 42% FVC 43%....reactions3replies
I Can’t Sleep Because of COPD - The Effects of COPD at Night...I have never been a great sleeper. Being born a preemie, I needed to be woken every 2 to 3 hours to eat. Gaining weight was their major goal -...reactions2comments
Didn't know....Found out last February when I got a chest cold, I was smoking an e-cig first time first day bam put me in the hospital for a week. There's more...reactions1reply
Do This, Don't Do That...In our COPD life we often hear about things that we should do and shouldn’t do. There are some baffling things. I will elaborate on some of them here. Do...reactionscomments
COPD and SPAM...We’re having a terrible problem at home these days: of spam phone calls – to both mobile phones and land-lines (Yes! A few of us old-timers still have those! Lol)...reactionscomments
What is your experience like when drinking alcoholic beverages?...I love my glass of red wine but now find I may not exceed one glass as that causes a flare-up 18 hours later....reactions1reply
Don't Wait to Make Lifestyle Changes...I don't think I've ever told my story here. I think I commented once, years ago. In as much as my heart aches for those in advanced stages, my goal...reactions3comments
Be Kind - Always...I’m told that quote is attributable to the late Catholic missionary – Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, commonly known as Mother Teresa. She is now a Catholic Saint. What extraordinary words. What...reactions2comments
Symptoms of COPD, Some May Be Surprising...COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, which is the third leading cause of death in the United States. COPD has some standard symptoms: Some of the surprising symptoms of...reactions4comments
What Is it Like to Live With COPD? – Results From the 2019 COPD In America Survey...More than 2,000 people with COPD participated in our COPD In America survey to share more about life with the condition. Respondents opened up about their diagnosis journey, their relationships...reactions16comments
Oxygenated Water...After 40 years of cigarette smoking, I have become accustomed to the sound of my breath while walking, especially up and down my driveway. However, after drinking Montana’s Miracle oxygenated...reactions7replies
Money Saving Hacks for Those with COPD...COPD can feel like a bank-breaking diagnosis considering it requires medication that many have to take daily. Too often, patients are choosing between their medication and saving money. The good...reactions10comments
Who else has been diagnosed with asthma and bronchiectasis?...Has anyone else here been diagnosed with asthma and bronchiectasis, along with their COPD diagnosis?...reactions4replies
September, a Time of Renewal...September. It reminds me of New Year’s and a time of goal setting and the promise of new things coming into our lives. I was always excited as a kid...reactions3comments
Oxygen Therapy...I was recently prescribed to start 2 liters of Oxygen at night for sleeping. I have noticed that when I am at home relaxing if I wear my Oxygen while...reactions2replies
