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
What Does a Mindful Walk Mean?...Having a mindful walk is a simple practice and yet some of us never get it right. It is learning to be aware of your breathing and holding your concentration...reactions7comments
Getting along...I don't go very far nowadays. Sleep all day in my chair. On oxygen now so I catch my wind faster. Been retired now for 10 years, thought I would...reactions4comments
Hygiene and Your COPD...We all know that hygiene is important for our health, but do we really understand it? The definition of conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially...reactions2comments
COPD Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...reactions5comments
Having A Power Outage In The Middle of the Night...There are so many things to remember when you have a chronic illness. Some things are within your control and other things, not so much. Having a power outage in...reactions17comments
Hospital Bag Necessities...I’m a planner. I like to be as prepared as I can for just about any situation I can think of. It is no different when it comes to a...reactions4comments
What Would Your Current Self (CS) Say to Your Newly Diagnosed (ND) Self?...ND - “Oh boy….” CS - “What?” ND - “Wait. Who are you?” CS - “I am you, 8 years down the road.” ND - “How is that possible?” CS...reactions4comments
Your First Exacerbation After Being Diagnosed with COPD - What to Expect...Once you are diagnosed with COPD, emphysema or chronic bronchitis, it is only a matter of time before your first exacerbation strikes. Chances are, it will hit you quite unaware...reactions45comments
ABCD Assessment Tool Part 1: What Is It?...Every few years, the GOLD COPD Guidelines are updated. The 2011 update added what is called an ABCD Assessment Tool. This tool was updated in 2017. So, what is this...reactionscomments
Is it dangerous to move without supplemental oxygen for a few minutes?...My daddy has COPD using O2 4L all the day If he walk 5steps his o2 level 74% without O2, so I am asking if this is bad or should...reactions4replies
Lung Transplant...My colleague, John Bottrell, recently wrote a terrific article about lung transplants here at COPD.net. It’s an excellent article and really lays out the whole story about the history of...reactionscomments
How important is a nebulizer?...How important and what is the effectiveness of a nebulizer?...reactions7replies
How long on average do most individuals stay in any given stage of COPD?...I have been diagnosed at being between stage 1 and 2. I quit smoking 4 years ago when I first notice my breathing was becoming different. Was diagnosed last month...reactions2replies
Moving forward?...Well, I know I've have posted alot, But I feel like I'm finally moving forward. I'm 28 and last year I was diagnosed with "likely asthma". Well in the last...reactions3replies
What Is Bullectomy?...There are some neat treatment options for severe COPD. One such option is a bullectomy. So, what is this? Who qualifies for it? Here’s what to know. A basic description...reactions6comments
Noninvasive ventilator (Trilogy Machine)...My husband is in end stage COPD. He has been hospitalized many times, the last time was for a month at a nursing home for some rehab. He is not...reactions19replies
