Breathlessness vs. Oxygen Saturation With COPD: Understanding the Difference...Shortness of breath, or feeling breathless, is what most people think of as the hallmark symptom of COPD. It's certainly one of...reactions135comments
The 4th of July...The 4th of July was recently commemorated here in the United States. It celebrates the founding of this country in 1776 and...reactionscomments
The Three Types of Nebulizers...There are many respiratory medicines currently on the market. A common way of inhaling these is by using inhalers. Another common way...reactions6comments
IS IT COPD?...This is the scenario. I got a call from my insurance company that I have COPD from one of the nurses and...reactions5replies
Invincible...I think we live the early parts of our lives without thinking too much about being responsible to ourselves and others and...reactions10comments
Could Statins Improve COPD Outcomes?...Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 380 million people around the world, and those numbers are increasing every year. COPD is a...reactions4comments
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...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...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...reactions7replies
Sleeping...Just found out that I have COPD - 57yr old female. I’m having a real hard time sleeping and would love to...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...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:...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...reactions7comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2replies
