Pneumothorax changing PFT results?...I had a CT guided biopsy for a lung nodule, and was told there were a couple small pneumothorax from the test. A couple weeks after that I was scheduled...reactions9replies
COPD Lexicon: Oxygen Terms To Know...Your doctor may use a lot of specific terms or jargon when referring to COPD or other lung diseases. By using these terms they are not trying to confuse you...reactionscomments
What is the right hose length?...My wife was recently diagnosed with copd and has to be on O2 24/7 they gave us a 75 ft hose Ive been reading that we should have no more...reactions1reply
Lung enlargement shock...I was diagnosed with copd about 15 yrs ago, I have since had several chest infections, wheezing attacks and breathlessness, but nothing that hospitalized me. I thought that I was...reactions8comments
What does it mean that my lungs have enlarged?...I am very anxious that my lungs have enlarged, what does this mean and will they go down again ?...reactions5replies
Rib Cramping...I was sitting in church. This was about 5 years before they told me I had stage 3 COPD. I believe I had COPD back then, I just had not...reactions11comments
Can Valium be used episodically for anxiety relief?...Sometimes I get really panicked when I can't breathe. I have never taken Valium regularly, in fact, quite rarely. When I take one, my breathing relaxes, but my new doctors...reactions3replies
Why Is There No Cure For COPD?...Why is there no cure for COPD? Why is so much known about other diseases, yet so little known about ours? These are viable questions I hear often. Trust me...reactions9comments
COPD and Exercise must go hand in hand....We all know how important Exercise is to us having COPD. If you are not doing any then now is the time to think about doing it. Dont just sit...reactions17replies
Why I Gave Up the Store Power Chair...I needed a scooter to get around the store the other day, but when one became available I gave it to another person. Why? Why would I do that when...reactionscomments
Shopping, Oh My!...For some COPDers, shopping is a thing of the past. For others, they still enjoy shopping. Which are you? I know that others have said the same. Because of this...reactions2comments
Can I apply for both Medical Disability and Early Social Security?...Hello, I am new here so forgive me if my question is posted in the wrong place. I am 62 yo with severe COPD. I have been working full time...reactions6replies
Find Your Community with Inspire...Being diagnosed with COPD can feel scary and lonely, but you don’t have to manage your diagnosis alone. The American Lung Association's Living with COPD Inspire network allows you to...reactionscomments
Oxygen Patients and Mobility...Hello everyone. My name is Wayne. I am doing some research on supplemental oxygen patients and their needs regarding travel and mobility. Overall the broad consensus is that most oxygen...reactions1reply
A surprising diagnosis...One year ago I moved from the east coast to northern Arizona. Newly retired, I was eager to take advantage of all of the outdoor activities, especially horseback riding and...reactions5comments
A COPD Caregiver Intro...Hi. I’m kinda new to this so bear with me a bit. I’m a primary care-giver for my wife (Michelle) who has pretty advanced COPD. I’m also disabled in my...reactions1comment
A Day In A Life With COPD...This article took a lot of thought. I have other health issues aside from COPD, and one compounds the other. Sometimes it’s difficult to tell what’s causing what. My husband...reactions2comments
Recently diagnosed... looking for encouragement...Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with COPD very recently. I have spent a lot of time trying to ignore it. Now I’m ready to do more about it. It scares...reactions17comments
Rib Cramping...I cannot express how excited I was to read about the mysterious symptom......rib cramping! I have broken my ribs 4 times by coughing too hard for too long during exacerbations...reactions3replies
