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
Not Only My Lungs Part I...A comorbidity is a disease or condition that exists along with the primary disease a patient has, like COPD. Sometimes they are related, or the symptoms are similar, or they...reactions1comment
Is anyone using FECO as a treatment?...Has anyone heard of or is using FECO (full extract cannabis oil) for COPD? I've been reading about it....reactions9replies
COPD Flare vs. Infections: What you should know...COPD is a chronic disease, for which there is no cure. The course of the illness often lasts for years, perhaps even decades. So, it's not unusual for the person...reactions8comments
Sharing my COPD Journey!...For those of you who don’t know me, I’d like to use my first article for COPD.net to introduce myself and how I arrived at this point. My FEV1 (forced...reactions3comments
Five Ways to Fight COPD Fatigue...If you have COPD, then you know fatigue is one of the symptoms that is hardest to battle. In fact, fatigue is the main non-respiratory symptom associated with COPD. It...reactions36comments
COPD Lexicon: Medicine Terms To Know...When referring to COPD medicines, we often refer to big terms. Some of you may know what they mean, while others do not. So, if you already know this, you...reactionscomments
Why?...The other day, when I was physically down, I asked myself again, “why can’t I get anything done?” It hit me emotionally as well. I have so much energy on...reactions2comments
Russell Winwood...Russell was previously an advocate on COPD.net. I was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 10. At 36 I had a stroke. The paramedics who attended to me when...
Could my medication increase my heart rate?...Could my tablets be causing me to have a fast heart rate which in turn makes me breathless? I’m on losartan amolidipine a statin and uniphyllin and also the new...reactions1reply
COPD Stages: How Are They Helpful?...So you’re diagnosed with COPD. Now what? Well, your doctor will determine what stage you are in. So, what are the COPD stages? How can knowing what stage you are...reactions4comments
Causes and Treatment for Hyperinflated Lungs with COPD...It was shocking to hear the diagnosis of COPD. We always thought mom’s pain was from her gall bladder surgery, so the news about lung pain was a relief in...reactionscomments
Lonely Days...A couple of days ago, my husband’s son and our daughter-in-law came by. We had a great visit. Last night, my husband said that I should write a story about...reactionscomments
COPD Can Be Debilitating, Frustrating, and Devastating...COPD has an impact on both physical and mental health. Symptoms can be frustrating and often get in the way of everyday life. It is exhausting and emotionally draining to...reactions20comments
