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...reactions8comments
Is anyone here using Trelegy?...i would like to know if anyone else is on this trelegy medicine...reactions9replies
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions28comments
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions13comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions18comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions4comments
Stage 4 COPD With Nodules...Well I was shocked to wake up in the hospital being told I had end stage COPD. (4). I had COPD , however, I used inhalers and I was fine...reactions6comments
Spasms...I started having spasms ,and constant pain in my back and ribs , so bad that it hurt to stand or take a deep breath, or lift even a coffee...reactions13comments
New Member...I have copd and was on Spiriva for about a year and did not do well. Told my doctor it was not working for me but nothing changed till I...reactions2comments
