What Is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?...There is a rare form of genetic COPD. It’s the only subtype of COPD known to be hereditary. It’s caused because you have a mutated gene. The gene that is...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How COPD Affects Every Aspect of Life...We recently asked our COPD community on Facebook if there were any symptoms that took them by surprise. Many respondents answered that they were surprised about how COPD has affected...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Really beginning to see this is not going to end well......Hi I am a 64 year old retired stonemason and ex smoker who lived my whole life being invincible to every thing bad. Great health able to work all the...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Is anyone here using Trelegy?...i would like to know if anyone else is on this trelegy medicine...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Can starting oxygen therapy make you feel worse?...Hello, my mom has been living with COPD for at least 10 years, but only this week she had to go on oxygen. I’m having a hard time keeping my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
The Absurdity of My COPD Life...Dealing with one chronic illness, such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is enough. Yeah, well, that didn’t go as planned. I can sit here and shake my head chuckling...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Anyone else have nasal cannula problems?...I have tried to find a better nasal cannula. Currently I use a Hudson because the prongs are a little longer and they have a tab below that helps keep...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
My Cardiologist...After a brief examination the other day, my pulmonologist, Lisa, was looking over her notes and asked me, “When was the last time you saw your cardiologist?” “My cardiologist? I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
4 Tips For Working With COPD...If possible, it’s a good idea to keep working despite COPD. Certainly COPD can pose some problems in the workplace. But, working is great for your financial, mental, and physical...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Medications Used To Treat Asthma And COPD...COPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similarly, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines used are similar. But, they are two different...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Chase the Clouds Away...I’m usually an optimistic person – despite living with COPD for eight years now; 8 years that I know of in any event. Who knows – I’m sure it was...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
COPD diagnosis...I see stage numbers and various names for the particular aspects of COPD. Is there a reference list for these stages and other names used to describe or label the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Setting Boundaries...Probably the most valuable thing I have learned as an adult is the incredible importance of boundary setting, both when it comes to my health, and in my personal and...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
COPD Lexicon: Pulse Oximetry Terms To Know...Pulse oximeters are neat little tools. They can help you monitor your oxygen levels. They used to only be available in hospitals. Now you can buy them at stores. So...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathing Exercises...Focusing on the breath is a technique used to help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety. There are many forms of breathing exercises. In this video, renowned naturopath...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
New Study Offers Hope for Stopping COPD Lung Damage...One of the most discouraging aspects of COPD is that there is no cure and the lung damage it causes is progressive. It can take years, but eventually, COPD will...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Manifestations of COPD...Manifestation refers to how a disease presents itself. COPD causes changes to occur inside your lungs. These changes manifest themselves by symptoms you feel. There’s no way I can list...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Your Value...Some of the things that I enjoy most on Facebook are the inspirations and quotes that people post. Some are funny, some not so much, some might even reach out...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments