Having breathing troubles...I haven't been in here for a few weeks. I spent a week in the hospital the end of October. My problem...reactions6replies
7 More Things To Be Thankful For...Three years ago I wrote an article called “5 Things To Be Thankful For.” So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are...reactions20comments
November is COPD Awareness Month...Being aware of what happens to your body when you have COPD can make the difference between living well and living poorly...reactionscomments
Legacy...Over the years, COPD.net has lost powerful voices in the COPD community. Hear the stories of those who are no longer with...
My Life Since 2017...When to get in shower one morning and bam... could not breathe. Admitted to hospital with CHF hypoxia and COPD. That was...reactions22comments
Anyone have any portable, battery-powered nebulizer recommendations?...Does anyone have information or recommendation about purchasing a portable, battery-powered nebulizer? With winter approaching and power outages coming, I will need...reactions3replies
Has anyone had problems getting oxygen delivered and if so, have any solutions?...I am a six and six residence (snow bird - 6 months in two different states) and am having problems with getting...reactions1reply
What medication/s have you used to cure a recurring “thrush” infection?...I’ve only been diagnosed with COPD/Chronic Bronchitis since last year. I’m using Advair 500/50 and a rescue inhaler. While at the dentist...reactions9replies
COPD Awareness Month...As COPD Awareness Month is upon us I feel it's important to make sure we are aware off changes within our health...reactions5comments
Who Cares For Who With COPD?...What is meant by who cares for who with COPD? Frequently a person with COPD has a spouse, partner, or other loved...reactionscomments
November 20th is World COPD Day...World COPD Day is an initiative that is sponsored by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Beginning in 2002, it...reactions3comments
Battery operated nebulizer compressors...Anyone know of a medical supplier who accepts Medicare and California Medi-Cal to pay for a battery operated nebulizer compressor?...thanks...reactions1reply
The Fall...Love the fall. It’s my favorite season. I feel like my lungs open up (relatively, for someone with COPD) and that I...reactions3comments
Exhausted...Hi, I'm a 66 year old baby boomer. I have COPD and was diagnosed with asthma last year. I finished hepatitis C...reactions10comments
Advantage Of Small Town Hospitals...So, I’m sitting at my computer to finish up some charting. I click on the Epic icon. That’s as far as I...reactions4comments
What does borderline COPD mean?...I had a chest xray and it says hyperinflated lung borderline COPD? I can't be tested yet because I've been on steroids...reactions12replies
Diagnosed at 35 with Emphysema and COPD...Hello, I am glad I found this community. I am 35 and 2 months ago I had an episode of shortness of...reactions2replies
What brand of handheld fan is the best?...Best handheld fans for on the go? My palliative care doctor suggested I get a handheld fan for personal use and when...reactions4replies
My Diagnosis of COPD...The first time I realized that I might be having some breathing problems was many years before my diagnosis. Working in the...reactions11comments
Time for the Home Remodel With COPD...Ten years and eight months ago, we purchased our house. Besides cleaning house and shampooing carpets, we haven't made any real improvements...reactions6comments
