Has anyone used CBD oil for their breathing?...my wife has copd and does not want to take prednesone and we are looking to see if the cbd oil may help her breathing....reactions5replies
Dark colored arms...Hello. I was just curious if dark arm coloring is part of COPD. My boyfriend has end stage COPD and his arms and basically skin all over looks terrible. His...reactions2replies
COPD Lexicon: Types Of Doctors...There are so many doctors capable and ready to help you. And there are so many different types of doctors. They specialize in a variety of areas. Physician Doctor. A...reactions2comments
COPD and Lung Nodules...Frequent Question: “I have COPD and now the doctor said I have nodules. Is that part of COPD? Should I be scared?” However, I've been told nodules are a form...reactions2comments
It's taken me over 14 years to realize that it wasn't my lungs fault....Today has been an odd day for me. I've done productive things and feel very proud about them. I was ready to settle down. Then, I was down the hall...reactions1comment
Does anyone sleep in a recliner?...Does anyone with COPD sleep in a recliner? If so please share benefits....reactions14replies
How to Talk With Your Doctor About COPD...COPD is a chronic illness for which there is no cure. There may be many challenges during the course of your treatment. So knowing how to work hand in hand...reactions8comments
Staying focused...If someone had told me 30 years ago I would be on oxygen I wouldn't have believed it. Yet here I am I have COPD and I'll be honest with...reactions8comments
Confusing diagnosis...Hi everyone. Im 55 and a 40 yr smoker. I was told I had mild COPD 14 months ago. I stopped smoking the day they told me. I had a...reactions3comments
Are there currently any clinical trials for new therapies or stem cell advancements?...Are there currently any clinical trials for new therapies or stem cell advancements?...reactions1reply
Any suggestions for transporting my Airsep while traveling?...Looking for something to use to "pull or drag" my Airsep Vissionaire, on way to airport. It has wheels but not a handle. Family will be with me....reactions3replies
Human Service Animal...The title may seem odd but bear with me for a bit As a caregiver, the odds are you’re going to get to experience some “unusual” situations with the person...reactionscomments
Blood in mucus....Just today I have noticed blood in the mucus that I spit up. Not sure what to do.....reactions3replies
COPD Lexicon: Emphysema Terms To Know...You got me started on defining COPD-related terms in my other Lexicon articles (Basic Terms to Know & Oxygen Terms to Know). So, here are a few more. These ones...reactions2comments
CPAP...a few years ago i was diagnosed with sleep apnia and issued with a CPAP machine i use it every night and when breathless during the day for the last...reactions3replies
At The Onset Of COPD...What is COPD? COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. That’s something...reactionscomments
Is there any better way to control my mucus?...I produce a lot of mucus daily. Is there any way to control it better. I cough like crazy!...reactions1reply
What is Pulmonary Function Testing?...Some call it pulmonary function testing, or a PFT. Some call it spirometry. No matter what you refer to it as it entails a series of breathing tests. The Global...reactions12comments
And Then There Was COPD…...So, I’m new in the world of COPD. I have spent most of my life living a naïve belief that I was somehow safe from the harsh realities the rest...reactions10comments
How can I help my boyfriend when he has a coughing spell?...My boyfriend has COPD. Lately his cough has gotten worse and more frequent. How can I help him when he gets into a coughing spell where his face turns red...reactions3replies
