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
How COPD Affects Every Aspect of Life...We recently asked our COPD community on Facebook if there were any symptoms that took them by surprise. Many respondents answered that...reactions21comments
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4comments
Medications Used To Treat Asthma And COPD...COPD and asthma are similar diseases. Symptoms felt are similar, such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. Even the medicines...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
