Explaining Emphysema, Part 2: Treatment...In "Explaining Emphysema, Part 1", we discussed the risk factors and symptoms associated with this condition. Now, let's look at what can be done about it in terms of treatment...reactionscomments
What is a recommended dosage of vitamins?...Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what is a recommended dosage of vitamins A,C, and E in supplement form for stage three emphysema? Thank you....reactions3replies
Is genetic COPD treatment different from any other COPD?...Is genetic COPD treatment different from any other COPD? What is the purpose for the testing?...reactions1reply
8 Things To Know About COPD Pain...While COPD isn’t necessarily a painful disease, there is some good evidence linking COPD to pain. Here are 8 things to know about COPD-related pain. If you suffer from chronic...reactions17comments
Video: Move That Body...I have written much over the last decade about COPD, and my personal fight with it, how it is possible to improve our lives despite our illness, and of the...reactions10comments
Yes, We Do Grieve Our Old Lives...A couple of years ago on a grieving site, a person wanted to grieve her old life. Some on the site said that this was for grieving because someone died. This...reactions9comments
Will I always be short of breath?...Hi Everybody, I'm new here and I'm glad this site is here. My issue is my breathing. I stopped smoking March 20, 2017 after smoking for almost 50 years. My...reactions13comments
Ms. Diagnosis...I have had lung issues for many years, many improperly diagnosed. The first time I had an exacerbation experience the specialist told me it was panic attacks. Not knowing much...reactions4comments
Is my persistent consolidation a mass or growth?...I had a bout of aspirational pneumonia in May. My follow up chest X-ray on July 3rd showed still some consolidation in right upper lobe. The next X-ray on July...reactions7replies
What's the latest on stem cell therapy?...I see a lot of people who believe that stem cell therapy for COPD is a viable option. All the professionals I talk to say the procedure is of no...reactions4replies
Have Peace of Mind with Lung Cancer Screening...COPD patients spend a lot of time focused on their lung health. Between staying on top of breathing treatments, going to pulmonary rehabilitation and receiving important vaccinations that can prevent...reactions1comment
Unremitting mucus...I'd appreciate any advice on controlling the mucus coming from my lungs. It's gross. I go through at least one large box of tissue a day just hacking it up...reactions38replies
Explaining Emphysema - Part 1: Risk Factors & Symptoms...There are many people in the United States, and around the world, living with COPD. Emphysema is one lung condition that falls under the umbrella of COPD. If you've ever...reactions8comments
A Letter To My Family About COPD...Dear Loved One: Sometimes it’s difficult to talk to you, to tell you what I feel, to tell you what I’m going through. I have COPD, which stands for Chronic...reactions20comments
Has cannabis helped you?...I have pain in my neck, diaphragm, ribs and back due to forceful breathing. I am highly considering cannabis treatment. If you have taken it or are, what are the...reactions2replies
When should a bullectomy be performed?...Is it best before a collapsed lung occurs? Is there a size that is considered to be the cut off? My husband has a 5cm x 12cm in the upper...reactions3replies
COPD Medical Abbreviations: What Do They Mean?...Your prescription says, “Albuterol QID.” Your doctor wants you to get a PFT and ABG?” These and other abbreviations are commonly used by medical professionals, so what do they mean?...reactions3comments
Wrist oxmieter...I've been looking for a fitbit type of monitor that also tells me my O2 saturation levels for years. I was just at COPD10 and there's one that will be...reactions16replies
Better Health with COPD...When I think of better health, I think of fewer health issues, fewer doctor appointments and yes, better health. It seems strange to talk about better health when you are...reactionscomments
My COPD Journey...I started smoking in my teens, and finally quit in 1981 at age 37. I never had any shortness of breath until after I retired. One evening in 2005, I...reactions5comments
