COPD and Emphysema...I was diagnosed with both about 11 years ago. I was told it was severe when I asked what stage I was in. Over the past few years I've had...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
Life changes but never let it win...I was told a few years ago that I had COPD. I couldn't come to terms with this news and still carried on smoking cigarettes. I was not thinking about...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Which breath warmer works best?...I read one of the article about cold weather and one of the people referred breath warmers. Which kind is good for us?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane: Part I...It's the most wonderful time of the year/With the kids jingle belling/And everyone telling you "be of good cheer/It's the most wonderful time of the year...There'll be parties for hosting/Marshmallows...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Maintaining Friendships With COPD...Maintaining friendships with COPD, sounds easy, right? COPDers will often say no. Thinking back to being sick, before diagnosed with COPD, we often spent time with the people that I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cancer...I have COPD! Just found out I have lung cancer! Just in my right lower lobe. I am actually glad I had a COPD exacerbation. They did a chest CT...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
How do I answer "will you be alright"?...Hi, I was just asked if I would be alright after telling someone I have severe COPD. I didn't know how to answer that. I have just gotten to the...Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
9 Early Warning Signs And Symptoms...A neat thing about having COPD is it communicates with you. It lets you know when something is wrong, or when a flare-up is impending. It communicates by presenting you...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Gift Ideas for Those with COPD...The holidays are coming! Are you trying to come up with gifts ideas for your friend or family member who has COPD? If so, this post will give you some...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Are You A Human Barometer?...Are you a human thermostat and/or barometer? If you say yes, you aren’t alone. You have probably heard how people with arthritis or fibromyalgia can feel the weather changes in their...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Princess Fiona and Shrek...Background of my current crisis: I've known for years that I would get COPD, I smoke, have quit several times and have always started back up. I'm currently in smoke...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Low Oxygen levels...My mother is 68, she has COPD and just had a bout of pneumonia in November. Now she's back in the hospital with a new case of it. This time...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does anyone experience side effects with Spiriva Respimat?...Hello is there any body getting side effects with Spiriva Respimat?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Planning for the Holidays ~ Doing It Again...My daughter and I were talking the other night and she said “I know what you can write about! Christmas! Gifts you want! Thanksgiving. What you can do and what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Avoiding Flu Season Like The Plague...It’s that not so lovely time of year again— flu season. It is probably the most dreaded time of year for anyone who suffers from chronic illness. Even more so...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Handling the Holidays with COPD...Gearing up for the holiday season can be an important part of managing COPD, strange as that may seem to some people. Large gatherings outside of your normal routine, which...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Holiday-related COPD Triggers...Do you have specific holiday-related triggers that aggravate your COPD? Share about them here - and feel free to include how you cope with them!...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
COPD Awareness: 15 Ways it Makes A Difference...COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. We all know that, right? Some of us do, but not all. Do you know that many people do not know what COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Celebrating Family Caregivers!...November each year is COPD Awareness month, but did you know it's also National Family Caregivers Month? This is a time to celebrate all those hard-working, compassionate family caregivers caring...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
