CPAP...a few years ago i was diagnosed with sleep apnia and issued with a CPAP machine i use it every night and...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...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...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...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...reactions3replies
Wearing a cannula....Hi, I live in the U.K. I was diagnosed with emphysema 6 years ago. I am now on home oxygen. My biggest...reactions2comments
Can your windpipe close up with COPD?...It felt like my windpipe had closed up whilst trying to eat my dinner...reactions5replies
Should I ask my pulmonologist about my stage?...My pulmonary doctor has not advised me of the Stage of my COPD, should I ask?...reactions1reply
The Toll of Frequent COPD Exacerbations...Dealing with exacerbations of COPD is a fact of life when you have this disease. But, as emphasized in the most recent...reactions14comments
Forming Relationships Between Patients and HCPs...I have now been a respiratory therapist for 20 years. A lot has changed. But, one thing unchanged is the down-home sort...reactions2comments
Has anyone tried Pranayama breathing?...is there anyone that has experimented with this yoga exercise. if so what were the results ? i have indeed read all/lots...reactions3replies
Tips for Managing COPD Pain...Pain management is an important part of treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), yet so often, the medical support system may...reactions4comments
Always Something To Be Thankful For...When I get up in the morning, off comes the oxygen and CPAP. I check the time, then off the bathroom and...reactionscomments
Is it normal to feel a large weight on my chest?...Is it normal with copd to feel like I have an heavy blanket across my chest when I wake from sleeping? Whatever...reactions1reply
10 Improvements Over Past 20 Years...Recently, my boss came to me and said, “Happy Anniversary!” She bought me lunch. It was a worthy celebration of my 20...reactions9comments
Bite Sized Bits...Have you ever heard the joke: Well, probably you have since that's one of the oldest jokes in existence. It dawned on...reactions3comments
Has anyone had a bullectomy?...If so can you tell me if it helped and how long to recover?...reactions1reply
What Is a COPD Action/Management Plan?...I think COPD action/management plans are a neat idea for all COPDers. They help you manage your COPD on a daily basis...reactions6comments
Tips for Staying Healthy With Mild/Early COPD...The approach to treatment of COPD will vary to some extent, based on what stage of COPD you are currently at. In...reactionscomments
