37 male, stage 3 emphysema, scared...Hi all, newly diagnosed here. On February 24, I officially quit smoking as I was losing my breath just getting dressed. I've...reactions6replies
Survival Mode and Incontinence Effects...It was about 7 am, lightly snowing, and still very dark outside. I needed to be sure that I got to work...reactions87comments
Sometimes Doctors Don’t Know And Take Stabs In The Dark...Sometimes you present to your doctor with a complaint. You are experiencing symptoms. And you tell your doctor these symptoms. And the...reactionscomments
Understanding Emphysema vs. Chronic Bronchitis...Did you know that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and that it is an umbrella term for more than one...reactionscomments
Treatment For Early Stage COPD...There are 4 stages of COPD. Stages 1 and 2 are the "Early Stages." Many people in these early stages are undiagnosed...reactionscomments
Has anyone else gained weight with COPD?...Have gained weight with COPD. Why? Have a question of your own?Ask it here!...reactions5replies
Why are my oxygen levels dropping?...Hi. I read the other day but lost it, about oxygen levels and how serious they can be. Long story short, lately...reactions1reply
What’s Your Hobby?...Anyone with any sort of breathing problems and/or lung disease know that some days are just HARD. Using up all of our...reactions33comments
Diagnosed at 38...Only smoked for around 13 years but was exposed to a lot of stuff in Iraq. Please tell me that there are...reactions14comments
How to Tell if You're Getting Enough Oxygen...When you have COPD, feeling like you can't catch your breath is quite common. You feel that way partly because you're not...reactions24comments
How does everyone feel about online pharmacies?...Especially those that do not require a prescription? Just want to gauge the community's feelings on this. I know a lot of...reactions5replies
Common COPD Triggers...Triggers are things that cause flare-ups. They are usually things outside your body or the environment around you. Although they can also...reactions16comments
Financial Anxiety and Chronic Illness: Coping with the Costs of COPD and Other Conditions...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing a physical illness like COPD and its side effects. Phrases in...reactions21comments
COPD and Medical Marijuana...In 1969, I was 15 years old. And so, while I was not exactly, a “child of the 60’s,” (I was a...reactions1comment
The COPD Cure!...Over the last 8 years, the most common question I have seen asked by COPD patients undoubtedly would be “is there a...reactions2comments
Avoiding Fragrances In The Workplace Part 1...If you were like me, you were raised around the wonderful smell of perfumes and colognes. I couldn’t wait to try on...reactionscomments
COPD 101: What Is COPD?...COPD is an acronym for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. It’s an umbrella term for lung diseases that cause persistent airflow limitation. Symptoms...reactions5comments
Don’t Compare...There must be some kind of fine line between inspiration and consternation. I find it very easy to become encouraged when I...reactions27comments
Befuddled...When my dad was sick, before he died, I was struggling. My sister-in-law and I took over his care at his home...reactions1comment
