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...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...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...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...reactions19replies
End stage copd with nodules and 25% lung function...i have had copd since the year 2000 i have been on oxygen for 10 years now that it has got worse...reactions5comments
May is Mental Health Awareness Month...I wanted this video to help all of us through some of the issues of dealing with a continual chronic illness like...reactionscomments
Action Plan...HI folks Just got home from hospital where I learned after having receive emergency I.V. and inhaler facemask to inhale yet more...reactions11comments
Tomorrow is My Birthday...Editors note: This post was written by the author the day prior to their birthday. The post was not published on this...reactions8comments
Fans, Breezes, And Cool Air...When I was a kid having an asthma attack, I’d often open the window. Sometimes I poke my nose to the screen...reactions1comment
If you could speak to your COPD…...My COPD and I go walking together… almost every day. I always tell him I’d like to walk a little bit further...reactions25comments
Asthma/ COPD Overlap Syndrome (ACOS)...Researchers now understand that about 11% of asthmatics also have COPD, and 10-50% of COPDers over the age of 50 also have...reactionscomments
Stomach Pay...I was diagnosed four years ago with my specialist stating the onset was sudden and advanced. I have been hospitalized several times...reactions1comment
Vitamin D May Help Prevent COPD Exacerbations...From time to time, most everyone who has COPD will experience what is called an exacerbation, or flare-up. An exacerbation is a...reactions38comments
How to Know When the End Is Near With COPD...Recently, someone in our COPD community here on this site asked, "How do you know when the end is near with COPD?"...reactions28comments
Severe COPD...Hi Leon, I just received a phone call from Surgical Specialist about putting a Stent in my leg that is clogged up...reactions7comments
What is your experience with pulmonary rehab?...My physician just ordered pulmonary rehab for me. I’d love to hear any experiences, if you’re willing to share. Thanks...reactions12replies
Risk factors for developing COPD if you have asthma?...Earlier I explained "How Asthma Becomes COPD." In this post, I would like to explain what the risk factors are for asthma...reactionscomments
What Is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?...There is a rare form of genetic COPD. It’s the only subtype of COPD known to be hereditary. It’s caused because you...reactions9comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactionscomments
