Video: COPD Journey and Support...We asked our community "Who has helped you most in your journey with COPD?" and we had to share these results! Some spoke to family members and friends, whereas others...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Celebrate the Small Stuff...Meet one of my resident red bellied woodpeckers. I've named him Woody. His mate is Winnie. Actually, I call all the male woodpeckers Woody and females Winnie, whatever species they...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
COPD and Allergies...COPD presents its very own set of difficulties for each of us in our daily lives. They range from tightness in the chest, trouble breathing, coughing, and I am sure...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Top 12 COPD Comorbidities...COPD is generally considered a disease associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Often overlooked are the other chronic conditions sometimes associated with it. These are often referred to as COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Preparing for Hotter Weather With COPD...So, the weather is getting hotter. In many places, it’s going to get really hot. For many with COPD, this hot air may trigger flare-ups. Why is this? How can...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Question from the community: What is the best way to disinfect tubing?...What is the best way to disinfect tubing? I soak the masks and mouthpieces in vinegar and water. Are the air hoses supposed to be washed?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Take Time for Self Care...When people have chronic illnesses, managing your health becomes a full time job. And for those who are still within the workforce AND managing COPD, it leaves little to no...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Intruse Ellipta...So just over a month ago, I saw my allergy/asthma Dr and did my FeNO and Spirometry tests. My spirometry at that time was 76 (I assume this is the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Not very happy with COPD, AFIB, and high blood pressure...I am 65 years old and just found out about COPD and I am very very scared for my life. I live in the Puerto Vallarta Mexico area and know...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
What Is A Chronic Cough?...Chronic Bronchitis is often defined as a chronic cough. So, what is a cough anyway? What causes it to become chronic? Here’s what to know. Lining your respiratory tract are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tests and Diagnosis Part 2...This is Part 2 of Tests and Diagnosis. Here you will learn about the PFT, FEV and more. Part 1 can be found here. A PET scan is an imaging...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What exactly is Alpha-1?...Hello, I read the article on Alpha-1. What is it exactly? I have never even heard of it outside of this community. Any information would be helpful since I’m completely...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
COPD?...So my last medical diagnosis read Moderate Persistent Asthma. My doctor (allergist) told me after reading my spirometry results that due to allergies he thinks I have chronic obstruction of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What COPD Is Not...There are diseases that may mimic COPD. A wrong diagnosis may lead to the wrong treatment. So, here is what COPD is not. It’s not… It certainly can mimic COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tai Chi for COPD - An Alternative to Pulmonary Rehab...There are a number of treatment approaches for COPD. Some people benefit from medication, while others improve their breathing and quality of life by going on supplemental oxygen. But pulmonary...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does anyone sleep in a recliner?...If so, any recliner recommendations for purchase?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Depression and COPD...Every day to some might seem a struggle. With COPD it’s difficult to breathe, it seems you are coughing more often than not. The cough isn’t productive enough to get...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is COPD Risk Determined During Childhood?...There is no question that tobacco smoking is the biggest risk factor in the development of COPD. However, two new retrospective studies published in the Lancet medical journal have found that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does anyone else have a non-productive cough with wheezing?...Does anyone else have a deep, raspy, usually non-productive cough that sometimes ends with a loud wheezing sound?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies