Not very happy with COPD, AFIB, and high blood pressure...I am 65 years old and just found out about COPD and I am very very scared for my life. I live...reactions11comments
What Is A Chronic Cough?...Chronic Bronchitis is often defined as a chronic cough. So, what is a cough anyway? What causes it to become chronic? Here’s...reactions1comment
Tests and Diagnosis Part 2...This is Part 2 of Tests and Diagnosis. Here you will learn about the PFT, FEV and more. Part 1 can be...reactionscomments
What exactly is Alpha-1?...Hello, I read the article on Alpha-1. What is it exactly? I have never even heard of it outside of this community...reactions3replies
COPD?...So my last medical diagnosis read Moderate Persistent Asthma. My doctor (allergist) told me after reading my spirometry results that due to...reactions3replies
What COPD Is Not...There are diseases that may mimic COPD. A wrong diagnosis may lead to the wrong treatment. So, here is what COPD is...reactions2comments
Tai Chi for COPD - An Alternative to Pulmonary Rehab...There are a number of treatment approaches for COPD. Some people benefit from medication, while others improve their breathing and quality of...reactionscomments
Does anyone sleep in a recliner?...If so, any recliner recommendations for purchase?...reactions1reply
Depression and COPD...Every day to some might seem a struggle. With COPD it’s difficult to breathe, it seems you are coughing more often than...reactions2comments
Is COPD Risk Determined During Childhood?...There is no question that tobacco smoking is the biggest risk factor in the development of COPD. However, two new retrospective studies...reactionscomments
Does anyone else have a non-productive cough with wheezing?...Does anyone else have a deep, raspy, usually non-productive cough that sometimes ends with a loud wheezing sound?...reactions9replies
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1reply
