My Own Doctor Struggles...When I was 30 years old I was involved in an explosion at my place of employment. I was burnt over 83% of my body with second and third degree...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Frustration of an Invisible Condition!...Has anyone ever said to you, "You look fine. It's hard to believe you're sick!" or something similar? Many people in our community have expressed their frustration with COPD being...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fatigue...I am always tired snd unable.to function I feel frustrated and deprrssed....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Getting Your Best Sleep - Even With COPD...A restful night's sleep can be elusive when you have COPD. Do you have to sleep somewhat upright, find yourself getting your oxygen tubing tangled up in your covers or...Reactions0reactionsComments68 comments
Having an "Invisible" Condition... Like COPD...What "invisible" part of COPD do you wish other people could see?...Reactions0reactionsComments28 replies
Expert Answers: Pain Relief with COPD...Lately, many of our community members have been talking about pain as it relates COPD. So we asked our experts. Check out what they had to say! Do you have...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Is it safe to use both Anora and Spiriva?...My husband's doctor has him using both and my husband is concerned if it is safe....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
My struggle with doctors...My user name is dawnish. I have been struggling with asthma for decades, smoking since 13 years old, quit smoking at 33 years old, my breathing slowly got worse as...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can't afford health insurance....What are we supposed to do when we can't even afford health insurance anymore? I've been without it since Feb. I had a hospital stay in Jan and was able...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Why Quitting Smoking is So Hard...It’s often said that cigarette smoking is one of the hardest habits to break. Quitting, for lack of a better way of putting it, is a “Pain in the butt.”...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why am I still short of breath with an oxygen level of 93 to 94?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
COPD, Obesity and Me...The last thing that I want to tell a group of people is that I’m overweight. I’m not just overweight, I’m obese. I’ve been dieting for years. Looking back, I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Fire Season and COPD...Fire season is almost upon us. The end of summer and the start of fall mean the trees are changing colors, the weather is changing, fields are almost ready to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Letter To Those Who Are Really Sick - Part 2...As I mentioned in Part 1, no, I’m not being silly regarding the title. Many would say having COPD means that they are sick. Others think of COPD as having...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Please help. I have constant phlegm! Will it go away?...Hello everyone, I am new to this and to COPD. I quit smoking in November, 10 months ago. I quit because I was hearing a lot of wheezing in my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Back Pain...I'm a 65 year old man that smoked for 35 years. Was told I had COPD 9 years ago and continued smoking up until I had an attack of sorts...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Do I need to see a pulmonologist?...Went to my new primary doctor today, wanted referral to pulmonary doctor. Asked my new primary doctor for a referral to pulmonary doctor. I have COPD for 5 years now...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Community Feedback: Relief For Rib Cramping...Have you ever had muscle spasms or cramping around the ribcage, also known as rib cramps? Even though many of our COPD community members experience rib cramping, doctors and researchers...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Pain and COPD...I was diagnosed with COPD in 2009. At first, I had no pain, but after treatment with prednisone, I developed diabetes and osteoporosis. Because of the steroids, I fractured L2...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments