Question about portable oxygen concentrators and swimming...Can you have a POC and somehow go into a pool day with a 13 or 24 foot tubing left aboveboard? Or is that just wishful thinking?...reactions2replies
Summer Reading...Took a chance and went to the beach this past Sunday. My wife and my daughter were at a niece’s shower. Now it’s a funny thing where I live. Growing...reactionscomments
Have YOU had the Endobronchial Valve (Pulmonx) treatment?...Hi Everyone, If you have or know someone, I am interested talking with them, as I've been approved from this treatment. (After researching and completing the testing requirements) My doctor...reactions7replies
Sleeping...Just found out that I have COPD - 57yr old female. I’m having a real hard time sleeping and would love to know what some of you may have done...reactions2comments
Inhaled Steroids May Lower Risk of Lung Cancer in People With COPD...Recently I posted about the increased risk of lung cancer in people who have COPD. It seems that once you have COPD, you are 4 to 5 times as likely...reactions3comments
Me and me...Present Kevin: Don’t do it. Past Kevin: Excuse me? (turns arounds – looks around the room. Can’t see anyone speaking). Present Kevin: I suggest you don’t start… smoking. It turns...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocates: Support Groups...We asked our advocate team their opinions on support groups and how to find them! Check out their answers below, and comment with your own answers! I honestly believe an...reactions3comments
Tips for Quitting Smoking...Smoking is the most common, though not the only, cause of COPD. One of the best first steps someone with COPD should do once they are diagnosed is to quit...reactions3comments
Bits & Pieces...Once in a while, I have a bunch of stuff that doesn’t necessarily fall easily into place for a story. I don’t know if you ever saw, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed...reactions6comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?...Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of the symptoms of COPD–like wheezing, chest tightness, coughing...reactions7comments
Links Between Alpha-1 Deficiency And Asthma/ Allergies...Less than 5% of people with COPD have a rare genetic disorder called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. This may result in a diagnosis of COPD even if you never smoked. New...reactions3comments
Does anyone have problems with sore throat and eating?...I'm not able to eat solid foods. Anyone else have this experience?...reactions2replies
So Tired...I am on my 13th year with COPD. It has gone from each year becoming a little more difficult to now it seems each month brings new problems. In March...reactions13comments
What has your experience been like after intubation?...First of all pardon my English, I'm Brazilian. My Mother has had COPD for 10 years. Last week she had an exacerbation due to the flu. Long story short, now...reactions2replies
Aging, COPD and a Bucket List...Since the beginning of my time of awareness, I knew that people were young and old. There were people in between too. Some were sick and some were happy and...reactions6comments
Bad timing...I have been treated for sinus issues ever since we moved to Kentucky. This last year was terrible weather due to climate change and I assumed the sinus issues were...reactions3comments
The Preparation for a Possible Lung Transplant...Within the next few weeks, I find out whether I made it to the Lung Transplant list or not... It took a lot to get here. Here was my medical...reactions1comment
Sleeping and COPD...If you are anything like me, your sleep was disrupted for a few years before your diagnosis of COPD. In fact, if I had known better at the time, I...reactions9comments
COPD and Memory Loss...I was just going to write about something...I just can’t remember what it was. Just kidding. Bad joke. The reason I’m writing about memory loss is that often, my wife...reactions18comments
Finding Hope and Making Peace With COPD...Getting that diagnosis of COPD and then living with its effects is no joke. The way it interferes with everyday life, your ability to be active and your social life...reactions2comments