Sick of Being Sick...Those four words I’m hearing more and more. It doesn’t matter whether the COPDer is Stage 1 or Stage 4, so many struggle with tiredness and exhaustion, confusion, depression, pain, body...reactions4comments
8 Signs of COPD To Watch For...It's so easy to put off seeking help. Still, the earlier you seek help the better. As a friend or loved one, you may be in a position to help...reactionscomments
Has anyone taken Seebri neohaler?...Has anyone taken Seebri neohaler and can you share your results?...reactions1reply
Losartan study for Emphysema...Has anyone been enrolled in this ? I have gotten the option to do so from my pulmonary doc...reactions12replies
Coughing for Better Breathing...Learning how to cough effectively is an important skill when you have COPD. The congestion that often goes along with your COPD can result in clogged airways. And if your...reactionscomments
Holidays in the hospital....I turned 25 in the first week of December! My gosh! I am officially a whole quarter. I was sick on my birthday so I celebrated at home with my...reactions3comments
How can I live with my dog with my diagnosis?...I have a dog how can I live with him with copd?...reactions3replies
Happy Hospital Checklist...I don't think there are many people who get excited to become admitted into the hospital, I know I don't. When allergy season comes into play, we might find ourselves...reactions8comments
In a Winter Wonderland...Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Screeeeech, as I imagine the needle of...reactionscomments
A Pithy History Of COPD?...Shortness of breath was noted in ancient documents. In the year 2,697, it was described by Nei Ching Su Wen in his book, “Classics on Internal Medicine.” This was long...reactionscomments
What COPD Actually Feels Like...This one is primarily for friends, family, and the general public. You know that we COPD patients can't breathe. We say we're tired all the time. We talk about having...reactions15comments
happy new year...Hello all, Over Christmas I have been getting more and more out of breath, so rang the doctor and he left prescription for antibiotics plus steroids. The problem I have...reactions5comments
My Letter To Those Who Are Sick...No I’m not being silly. Many would say having COPD means that they are sick. Others think of COPD as having a peg leg, or like dragging an anvil around...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: Basic Terms To Know...“So, what does that mean? Can you put that in English? Can you put that in terms I can understand?” These are questions I sometimes get after some doctors talk...reactions4comments
Peter's Story...I didn't realise I was suffering from this condition for a long time. I had what one could describe as a bit of a bad time of it!!! For a...reactions5comments
Something crawling...I would like to know if anybody else feels like there is something in their lungs that is crawling. It can be painful at times, it is a very weird...reactions1comment
Do himalayan salt lamps help?...Does anybody know if the Himalayan Salt Lamps help folks with COPD. Seems like smoke and mirrors....reactions1reply
Cannula Hose Kinking...Does anyone have suggestion on how to stop my 25ft hose from kinking. Is there any kind hose you can buy that won’t kink?...reactions7replies
What was your COPD diagnosis process like?...Getting a COPD diagnosis can be a scary thing. It helps to know you're not the only one who's going (or already went) through it! Share about your experience here....reactions6replies