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Too young to be treated...I was about 30, when I started my symptoms. I lived in Germany at the time. I often had pneumonia. The doctors...reactions5comments
A Happy Yuletide: Celebrating the Returning Sun...There seems to be a theme running through most of the autumn and winter holidays – both religious and secular – that we...reactionscomments
GERD and COPD: What You Need to Know...Did you know that people who have COPD are at risk for another chronic condition called GERD? GERD stands for GastroEsophageal Reflux...reactions3comments
Avoiding the Holiday Hangover...The holidays are something that used to be so exciting. We’d visit different relatives and the food was never ending. We'd have...reactions6comments
Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation...When I was first diagnosed with COPD there was no internet. Help groups, and good information was non-existent. Information was not given...reactions4comments
Michael Vincent...Michael was previously an advocate on COPD.net. I am a 55 year old male who lives with Michelle Vincent and function (somewhat)...
Swbder's Story...I have asthma and COPD - it is hard to breathe air in or breathe air out. I just found out 3...reactions6comments
Nellie123's Story...I'm a 78 year old man who smoked for 47 years and worked in a very smoky environment for 30 years. I...reactions5comments
I Am Like the Oak...It's a beautiful autumn day and I wander through the tall grass. My breath catches but I'm grateful I can breathe. I...reactions2comments
Home Pulse Oximeter Monitoring - Yes or No?...If you have COPD, chances are good that you've had your index finger stuck into a small device called a pulse oximeter...reactions11comments
‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly fa la la la la…...Person "M" turns the TV off, as a tear runs down her cheek. She knows this time of the year, with all...reactionscomments
COPD and Emphysema...I was diagnosed with both about 11 years ago. I was told it was severe when I asked what stage I was...reactions31comments
Life changes but never let it win...I was told a few years ago that I had COPD. I couldn't come to terms with this news and still carried...reactions7comments
Which breath warmer works best?...I read one of the article about cold weather and one of the people referred breath warmers. Which kind is good for...reactions15replies
A Very Merry Christmas in the Slow Lane: Part I...It's the most wonderful time of the year/With the kids jingle belling/And everyone telling you "be of good cheer/It's the most wonderful...reactions3comments
Maintaining Friendships With COPD...Maintaining friendships with COPD, sounds easy, right? COPDers will often say no. Thinking back to being sick, before diagnosed with COPD, we...reactions3comments
Cancer...I have COPD! Just found out I have lung cancer! Just in my right lower lobe. I am actually glad I had...reactions12comments
How do I answer "will you be alright"?...Hi, I was just asked if I would be alright after telling someone I have severe COPD. I didn't know how to...reactions16replies
