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
Ask the Advocates: Rib Cramping...Rib cramping is very common for people with COPD and often a major frustration expressed by our community here at COPD.net. Additionally, many feel confused about what to do for...reactions15comments
How Telehealth Could Help Keep Your COPD More Stable...What if technology could make a difference in the progression and stability of your respiratory health? Good news! It just might, according to a recent study by researchers at the...reactions2comments
Ask the Advocates: Assistive Devices...We asked our health leader team which assistive devices or tools work best for their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lifestyle. Check out their answers below, and comment with...reactions18comments
It's a Question Of How I Look...People make assumptions based on what they think they see when they see me. It's always a question of how I look. Then when they say you don’t look sick...reactions16comments
A Pithy HIstory Of Oxygen: Part II...So, in 1775 and 1776 oxygen was discovered. Yes, it was discovered twice and by two different people. We discussed this in “A Pithy History Of Oxygen.” This peaked the...reactionscomments
My Every Day Pain...My pain is everyday but I keep a lot of it to myself. I don’t like to complain about it. People don’t see the pain. They only see what’s on...reactions3comments
What is your opinion of portable oxygen concentrators?...What's your opinion on ease of use, maintenance, and reliability? And can they be used on aircrafts?...reactions10replies
From Our Perspective...There’s a lot of self-help on the internet for COPD amongst other things. Sometimes it’s sound, medical help. Other times its advice shared by other COPD patients and caregivers. And...reactions2comments
Community Thoughts: COPD, Intimacy, and Relationships...Chronic conditions, such as COPD can have many different effects, both good and bad, on relationships and intimacy. In some cases, people will feel closer and more connected to loved...reactions27comments
Did you know that your experience with COPD matters?...Really! When you share your personal COPD experience, you help others learn more about what life is like living with COPD. More understanding = more opportunities. So share your story...reactionsreplies
Does anyone have a problem with a runny nose when out of breath?...Good Morning. My first question for the community. Is there a relation between runny nose and shortness of breath with COPD? Whenever I get out of breath from doing small...reactions6replies
