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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions6replies
Happy New Year 2018!...It’s hard to believe that the new year is upon us. My mom used to say that time flies as a person...reactionscomments
Care and Cleaning of Your Oxygen Equipment...Supplemental oxygen therapy is one of the most basic treatments for people with COPD, especially as the disease progresses. If you or...reactions5comments
For a black scarf...I went to TJ Maxx today to buy a black scarf, we can never have to many of those. I walked in...reactions3comments
Advocating For My Needs...Before being diagnosed with COPD, I had been sent from doctor to doctor. It seems that what was going on in me was...reactionscomments
Can shortness of breath cause diaphragm strain?...Can shortness of breath/heavy breathing cause diaphragm strain/sprain? I often have severe tightness below my ribs (more pressure than pain). It is...reactions14replies
Will the pneumonia vaccine help?...I noticed that many in the community suffer from pneumonia. Have you had the pneumonia vaccination? Does the vaccination not have any...reactions5replies
10 Triggers to Avoid this Christmas Season...Christmas season is upon us. There’s so much fun to have this time of year. You don’t want something unexpected - like...reactionscomments
Maintaining COPD Control During the Winter Months...Staying healthy with COPD is all about maintaining control over your symptoms as well as you can. Winter, though, presents a number...reactions7comments
Eating Healthy Throughout the Holidays...Maybe this should be titled, “How to eat so that we don’t ruin last year’s resolution." Yep, that would be my title...reactionscomments
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane Part II...Christmas is here/Bringing good cheer/To young and old/Meek and the bold/Ding dong ding dong/That is their song/With joyful ring/All caroling. – “Carol...reactionscomments
What Is a Quality Life?...Often on these pages, we talk about working with your doctor to develop strategies for improving the overall quality of your life...reactionscomments
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