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
Thanksgiving...Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite holiday - way beyond Christmas which has become so commercialized it’s no longer recognizable to me. The Christmas...reactions2comments
Romancing a Cigarette, Part 1...Born in 1955, things were different then. However, I’ll have to jump ahead a few years to when I was more aware...reactions7comments
Filling My Emergency Bag...The changing of the season brings on a whole new ball game. There is nasty weather coming as some of us know too...reactions3comments
Are COPD and vaping connected?...Hi all. This is my first post. I was diagnosed with COPD 2 weeks ago and I was wondering if there is...reactions2replies
10 Tips For Managing COPD...COPD is a chronic disease. This means it’s always there. However, the progression of the disease can be slowed, and symptoms can...reactionscomments
My Stage III COPD Story: Part II...I was DIAGNOSED 2 Years Ago, On 2017 NOVEMBER 16Th, after being DIAGNOSED with VERY SEVERE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA and put on...reactions10comments
COPD and Christmas Melancholy...Several people have contacted me in mid-November to say that they could feel that same old Christmas melancholy setting in. Trying to...reactions6comments
A Day of Thanksgiving...Thanksgiving is a day that’s set aside to give thanks. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in the fall of 1621 when roughly...reactions4comments
40 Undeniable Truths About Great COPD Doctors...If you have COPD, it’s very important that you find a great COPD doctor. Listed here are 40 undeniable truths about great...reactions7comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but...reactionscomments
Heart Doctor visit...Doctor is changing up my meds some in hopes that corrects some of my issues. Wants me to have a few tests...reactions1reply
Does anyone use azithromycin for COPD treatment?...I've read good and bad regarding its use. Can anyone share their experience or pros/cons?...reactions3replies
Why would someone with COPD have a constant runny nose?...My wife has been on oxygen for a year. In the last few months, she has had a consistent runny nose. Trying...reactions9replies
Appreciate you all...The best thing I have done so far is finding this forum. I have learned so much in the last few weeks...reactions3replies
