Is there a mask that will filter pollutants from car and truck exhaust?...That is what triggers my COPD....reactions1reply
10 Things Not To Say To Someone With COPD...Here are ten things not to say to someone living with COPD. (Followed by what a person with COPD might say in response!) So, what are some things you think...reactions22comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions21replies
I was recently diagnosed with COPD. When will the coughing start? When will I get nodules?...reactions1reply
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
