8 Questions Doctors May Ask If You Continue Having Flare-ups...So, you have COPD. You’ve been seeing a doctor. You and your doctor developed a COPD Action Plan. You have certain medicines you have on hand. You may have some...reactionscomments
Is there a lung exercising or breathing clinic?...My Wife Jackie's symptoms of breathlessness have just recently become worse (COPD / ASTHMA ). Any clinic we can join to show her how to breathe / exercise her lungs?...reactions3replies
What A Difference A Haircut Makes...Having a chronic illness, such as COPD, sometimes leaves a person feeling down. It’s understandable. Chronic illnesses can affect us. This COPD or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, often reminds a...reactions3comments
What causes a quick drop in O2 levels?...My husband has chronic COPD for the past four years+ numerous trips to hospital, on O2 24-7 at home and many meds. Question is now he has dramatic instant drops...reactions3replies
Odds & Ends...From speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for dealing with things or addressing situations. These are...reactionscomments
A List of All Inhalers Part II: Combination Inhalers...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 is titled 'A List of All Inhalers Part I: The Bronchodilators.' There are tons of inhalers for COPD...reactions2comments
COPD Comorbidities...You have likely heard me say before that we are unique in our own diseases because we have other health conditions, medications, etc. These other health issues are called comorbidities...reactions27comments
COPD: Is There a Link With Smoking and Alcohol?...COPD, a lung disease that causes breathing problems due to inflammation and blockages in the airways, has long been associated with smoking. In fact, smoking is the most common risk...reactionscomments
Understanding and Managing COPD Exacerbation Triggers...COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Falling under the umbrella term of COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency, which is the genetic form of COPD. A...reactions74comments
Clouds...I read. A lot. I used to have a 90-minute commute by train to my job - both ways - and I might read 2 or 3 paperback pulp fiction...reactionscomments
Has anyone experienced this and any advice...For the past 2 weeks Ive been on antibiotics 4 times each time my sputum turned green and then back to white or clear then when antibiotics we're gone back...reactions3replies
COPD and Exercise: Tips for Succeeding With Your Exercise Plan...You might not think COPD and exercise go well together, but actually they do. The fact is, exercise offers concrete benefits for all of us. This is true, whether we...reactions2comments
Why am I getting red "spots" under my skin on my chest mech and arms?...The spots are under skin I cannot feel them , they don't itch, they are purply red in color and look sort of like somebody took a red pen and...reactions7replies
My BiPap...One of the constant tests I had done while in the hospital was Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Test. It is a test to measures acidity of oxygen and carbon dioxide...reactions1comment
Injection...My mum passed away 3 weeks ago with copd she had gotten worse and it was endstage but I didn't realise it would be so soon , after a bad...reactions5replies
COPD Statistics and What They Mean for You...When you have a chronic illness, it's easy to feel all alone, as though you're the only you know who is dealing with the challenges. But, if the chronic illness...reactionscomments
Respiratory Rehabilitation...A mere 3 days after a month long stay in the hospital, the specialist’s office called. They had a request from the hospital for an immediate opening. They would accommodate...reactions12comments
Tremors...Has anyone else experienced severe tremors while taking COPD medication? I have sever tremors that affect my hands and arms....reactions8comments
Tips for Mastering Your Medication Regime With COPD...If you have COPD, chances are you're taking one or more medications; perhaps even quite a few. As your COPD progresses and if you start to have complicating conditions such...reactions4comments
