Newly Diagnosed...Last year I was having chest pressure and shortness of breath. My doctor thought it was my heart. After several tests on...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
Our Bodies Beyond COPD...When I think of COPD, I also think of the whole body. COPD, and the medications for it, can often affect the...reactionscomments
Just Diagnosed with Moderate COPD...This is my first post and wanted to join a community where I could get information about COPD. I am 77 years...reactions1comment
Hey, You're Looking Good...When looking in the mirror, at times I ask, “Who is that white haired lady, with the baggy and darkness around eyes...reactions3comments
A New Day...Now that I have had time to digest my diagnosis with COPD, things do not seem as scary as I originally thought...reactions5comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Stage 3/Severe COPD...COPD is a chronic inflammatory illness of the lungs and airways that gets progressively worse over time. How long that takes can...reactions1comment
How Does Albuterol Work?...Albuterol is a very effective rescue medicine. It’s the best selling beta adrenergic of all time. It opens airways fast, making breathing...reactions4comments
Windpipe Seemed to Close Whilst I Was Eating My Meal...A few weeks ago we decided it was about time we had a Family Sunday Dinner. So I got up early had...reactions10comments
Antibiotic Resistance and Side Effects...I have experienced terrible "gut" related problems after daily ingestion of antibiotic (erythromycin); including weight gain, constant constipation with brief episodes of...reactions1comment
