New Procedure For Severe Emphysema: Endobronchial Valve System?...I first learned about this in 2015. The product is called the Endobronchial Valve System (EVS). It was supposed to improve the...reactions27comments
Heart Health and COPD...We should all be aware that the progression of one disease can often lead to deficiencies in other internal organs. Our lungs...reactions6comments
How can emphysema be dormant for so many years?...I haven't smoked in over 24 years. I was just diagnosed with emphysema. How can emphysema be dormant for so many years....reactions1reply
What You Need to Know About the Link Between COPD and Lung Cancer...Did you know that people who have COPD are at greater risk for developing lung cancer down the line than people who...reactions3comments
End of a Horrible Year...I have been here before so I will stick to the basics. At the start of Nov. I was blissfully unaware that...reactions11comments
Has anyone had the Pulmonx Zephyr Endobronchial Valve procedure done?...Anybody on site had the procedure done? If so where? Insurance carrier? Hospital? Current outcome? How long ago?...reactions49replies
COPD & MOUTH ULCERS...After having recurring mouth ulcers for nine years I have at last found relief. I was prescribed a tetracycline mouth wash from...reactions3comments
Reversing the Stigma of COPD...Are you one of the many COPD patients who are afraid to leave their own home? Getting out of your home can...reactions18comments
Does anyone else have bowel issues?...I'm on O2 24/7 @ 5 LoL, stage 4 at least. I'm having trouble with my bowels trying to loosen when I...reactions12replies
Are mild exacerbations a sign of worsening condition?...Sorry, been a long time. I am specifically asking for help from emphysema folks but also very much interested in input from...reactions1reply
COPD and the Best Places to Live in the United States...I’ll be 65 on my next birthday. I’m already retired and I have a number of friends who are beginning to file...reactions2comments
Lung Transplants And COPD...Getting a lung transplant is an option for some people living with COPD. So, what exactly does this entail? What are the...reactionscomments
What is "mild" COPD?...What does it mean when they tell you you have mild copd that’s all they said to me and give me a...reactions5replies
Natural COPD meds....I need to know if their is anyone using natural products to combat COPD? If so do they really work ? I...reactions4replies
What's In Your Pocket?...A few weeks ago, tears trickled out my eyes. With dry eyes, that doesn’t happen easily. Later when I talked to my...reactions7comments
Geibman's Story...Over the past several years I developed a nighttime hacking cough but was able to calm it with Delsym. Last summer I...reactions1comment
Get Some Fresh Air...It’s a common enough statement here in the U.S. Simply put, breathing in air that is almost-sealed shut, keep the cold away...reactions7comments
Supplemental Oxygen May Not Always Be the Best COPD Treatment...Supplemental oxygen is part of the standard and accepted treatment methods for people who have COPD. However, oxygen may not be the...reactions2comments
The Power Is Out...It’s the middle of the night and the power goes out. Are you ready? You’re wondering how I know? It just happened...reactionscomments
Hello - new here...Hi All...my name is Bill, and I'm from N. Nevada (Lake Tahoe). I'm new to this website and just trying to introduce...reactions13comments
