If You Don't Like The Weather, It Will Always Change...It’s early March 2018 and so many here in the United States have been going through flooding, for many others, it’s blizzards. My heart goes out to so many and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Question from the community: What can you tell me about bronchiectasis?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
First Ever COPD National Action Plan...From left to right: Grace Ann Dorney Koppel, Dr. MeiLan Han, Dr. Jim Kiley, NHLBI, Harold Wimmer. Recently the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) announced the first ever...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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
