Taking A Step Backwards...Today I have taken a step backward. Yes, backward. Sometimes it is good to look back, because that’s telling me I’m doing something positive and really looking at myself. And...reactions2comments
Does anyone else wake up congested during the night?...I have an enlarged prostate and cannot tolerate antihistamine... it makes it almost impossible to urinate....reactions4replies
Setting the Standard...I like to think of myself as not only a patient advocate but a patient obsessed with implementing the gold standard of COPD management. It’s a little like the saying...reactions3comments
Not Only My Lungs Part III...Did you know that COPD affects more than your lungs? I was not ready for that tidbit of information after I was diagnosed (I am currently at stage 3). I...reactions5comments
When I watch movies......Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder When my wife and I see a movie these days, I often find myself watching certain things more closely than I used...reactions6comments
The Five Stages Of Grief...So you are diagnosed with COPD. It’s a chronic disease that slowly progresses over time. It’s normal for a diagnosis of a chronic disease to cause you some grief. This...reactions14comments
Barbara Moore...We are extremely saddened to say that on January 7th, 2024, Barbara Moore passed away. Barbara was a valued member of the COPD.net community and an incredible advocate and avid...
Four Strategies for Coping When You Feel Overwhelmed by the Reality of COPD...There is no question. When you receive a diagnosis of COPD, it can be life-altering. When you start to truly experience the effects of your deteriorating respiratory system, it can...reactionscomments
Not Only My Lungs Part II...Did you know that COPD affects more than your lungs? I was not ready for that tidbit of information after I was diagnosed (I am currently at stage 3). I...reactionscomments
COPD & Marijuana Smoking: Harmful or Beneficial?...Marijuana legalization is sweeping the country these days. Several states enacted legislation in the last Presidential election year to legalize recreational marijuana. I recently moved to a state where both...reactions7comments
Has anyone tried the Trelegy inhaler?...Have any one tried trelogy inhaler hope I spelled right not machine inhaler delivers 3med...reactions9replies
What Does It Mean?...We know that scents can really affect our breathing and our COPD. So, we buy the “free” product, which is supposed to be scent-free. Why is it that one time...reactionscomments
Are chest pain and shortness of breath a flare-up?...I was recently hospitalized for observation to r/o cardiac problem when I c/o chest pain and shortness of breath. The PCP physician didn't call it a flare up of my...reactions3replies
Do concentrators hold air?...My husband says that concentrators don't hold air so they will are not dangerous around flames. Is this correct? Is he just thinking that it has to be pressurized to...reactions1reply
Getting Diagnosed with COPD...Getting diagnosed with COPD is usually not a sudden thing. I can remember sitting in the living room of my mom’s house when I was a young adult (and a...reactionscomments
Invisible Illness...No, invisible illness isn’t the name of a disease. The term "invisible illness" represents any chronic illness or disease that a person has that is not seen by the human...reactions10comments
