Does anyone experience windpipe or swallowing issues with COPD?...Does the following problem come from COPD? Or is it separate? More and more often recently, stuff seems to slip into my windpipe when I swallow, especially liquids but sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
COPD Lexicon: Hospital Terms Defined...So, you happen to be sitting in an emergency room. Here are some of the things you might hear or see. Scrubs. Comfortable, pajama-like uniforms worn by doctors, nurses, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly Diagnosed...Last year I was having chest pressure and shortness of breath. My doctor thought it was my heart. After several tests on my heart and not finding anything that really...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Medical Device Supplier...My oxygen supplier has never contacted me other than when I reach out to them or order items. In fact, when my concentrator stopped working, it took over 7 calls...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Constantly runny nose...My nose runs constantly, and especially when using oxygen. I have to blow my nose or use a tissue 40-50 times/day. My pulmonologist cannot explain 'why' . Has anyone had...Reactions0reactionsComments21 replies
I was recently diagnosed with COPD. When will the coughing start? When will I get nodules?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
The Power of Water...Water is something that we often take for granted, yet it’s the most essential element. When the thought of writing about water and how it relates to our lives with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With End-Stage COPD...Despite the label, "end-stage," there is no reason to give up once you reach stage 4 of COPD, which is considered "very severe." On the contrary, there are still many...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why a Medication Formulary is Your Best Friend...How many of us can relate to the following scenario: we make a visit to our doctor and are prescribed a new medication that sounds very promising. One that just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Our Bodies Beyond COPD...When I think of COPD, I also think of the whole body. COPD, and the medications for it, can often affect the whole body, and other health issues and medications...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Just Diagnosed with Moderate COPD...This is my first post and wanted to join a community where I could get information about COPD. I am 77 years old and was first told by the VA...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hey, You're Looking Good...When looking in the mirror, at times I ask, “Who is that white haired lady, with the baggy and darkness around eyes and in other areas of my face. The...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A New Day...Now that I have had time to digest my diagnosis with COPD, things do not seem as scary as I originally thought. I am still unsure about the future, but...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What does healthy mucus look like as opposed to unhealthy mucus?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Tips for Staying Healthy With Stage 3/Severe COPD...COPD is a chronic inflammatory illness of the lungs and airways that gets progressively worse over time. How long that takes can vary from months to years. Eventually, though, most...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
