Recently Diagnosed with COPD...Hi I have recently been diagnosed with COPD and I am feeling a bit alone and would love to hear from others that are feeling this way or have in...reactions4comments
Is COPD A Systemic Disorder?...Most of us think of COPD as a lung disorder. And for the most part, it is. It’s associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. But, there is increasing evidence that...reactions2comments
Pacing Yourself With COPD: Knowing When to Push Yourself vs. Accepting Your Limits...Coping with energy and endurance on a day to day basis when you have COPD is all about balance. It's essential to learn how to balance periods of activity or...reactionscomments
Be Prepared! Fires and Fireworks 2018...It’s the end of May and we’ve gone from wood burning furnaces and fireplaces to firepits. Soon will be fireworks and wildfires. Some areas have been coping with them during...reactionscomments
Caregiver support...My husband is in stage 4. He will not quit smoking and all he does is sit at the table drink coffee and smoke. The only time he isn’t smoking...reactions8comments
The Pharmacist Almost Killed My Mom...Caller ID told her it was grandma, but the constricted breath didn’t allow my mom to speak. She hit speed dial, and hoped for a miracle. My daughter talked gently...reactions23comments
Keep On Keeping On...I know it’s because of this humid day, as well as rain and snow the past weekend. It seems that with that weather, sleep was off as well. It’s only...reactionscomments
How can I better understand my COPD?...I have no real understanding of COPD. I just know that I have it. I still work full-time but have been off work for the last two weeks.I am taking...reactions1reply
How do you cope with not being able to enjoy being outdoors?...Hello! How do you cope with not being able to be outside at the park for example? I love going to the lakefront and having a picnic with kids and...reactions1reply
Lung Cancer: What To Know...COPDers are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Most people with COPD will not develop. Still, researchers are aware of the increased risk. They are working hard to...reactions3comments
My muscle spasms...i'm stage 4 copd. i have been having muscle spasms all thorough my body. is that normal? sometimes i'm so shaky i can't even get a drink to my mouth....reactions3comments
Generations of smokers...My friends call me Jo. I'm 61 yrs. young. I was diagnosed with AFIB in 2011. I had no idea the scary ride I would be taking to where I...reactions23comments
When is it time to consider going on disability for COPD?...I just spent 3 days in the hospital with a flare-up. Still having symptoms requiring nebs. I have an office job at a hospital. I still want to work but...reactions1reply
Traveling With COPD...Having COPD doesn’t mean that we must be homebound, it just means that we travel with a focus on health. Taking a trip can be so very exciting. You may...reactions2comments
How do you cope with your life?...I sought help for depression! I am on medication and I now see a therapist! I just started therapy few weeks ago. I don't know how to proceed with my...reactions2replies
New Doctor, New Perspective...I finally had my appointment with the new Pulmonologist! Overall, there were no major changes after this initial visit. The doctor was intrigued at the idea of a COPD diagnosis...reactions4comments
Rodfullerf's COPD Story...I am 78yrs. In Jan 2017 I was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. It was the first time I had experienced shortness of breath. Knowing that part of my lungs was...reactions3comments
What is an Aerobika type device?...Leon, I read your answer to Brucifer's question. I was curious as to what it is and if it is useful for all stages and capabilities....reactions2replies
The Old Gray Mare...What a morning! I woke up feeling pretty good. I can hear a bit of wheezing, which doesn’t happen often, because I’m not really a wheezer. Yet, what a way...reactions2comments
How can I improve my test results?...After initial diagnosis of severe emphysema based on CT scan only (radiology and pulmonologist both agreed) I was finally able to take pulmonary testing. Below are the results. I know...reactions1reply
