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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1reply
Afraid...I have never forgotten what an older man said to me fifteen years ago: He noticed I was smoking and he said...reactions16comments
Coping With Depression When You Have COPD...Do you ever feel sad, blue or down in the dumps when you think about living with COPD? If so, you're certainly...reactions7comments
Does anyone else have excessive thirst?...Does anyone need to drink huge amounts of water daily? I drink four to five 20 oz glasses of water during the...reactions10replies
Has anyone felt intense bowel pain, as if they were twisted?...Have COPD sufferers felt like their bowels are twisted vertically down the center of your abdomen? I have worked on this same...reactions3replies
Paying for Medications with COPD...The cost of life saving medications is on the rise. Many of the inhalers, steroids, and combination drugs are expensive. If you...reactions8comments
Can I do intense exercise with emphysema?...Is it OK to exercise at your maximum when you have bulbous emphysema I have a giant bulla and have read that...reactions4replies
Does anyone have tips for someone going through their first flare?...Hi, I am in my first flare and must admit I have found it frightening. Any tips?... Thank you....reactions10replies
Diagnosis: COPD...Something isn’t right. You find you run out of breath so easy. You’re so tired and rundown. You keep coughing. Thankfully you...reactions2comments
