Fatigue and Cramp...I am in the U.K. and I have COPD....Emphysema. Does everyone get so tired that it is not manageable. ??? I cannot...reactions4replies
Education - Don't Wait For It!...I have COPD, but I also see and take care of many COPD patients on a daily basis while working in the...reactionscomments
What benefits come from Daliresp 500 MCG?...If you've tried this or take it, what benefits have you experienced? My doctor gave me this to try. She recommended taking...reactions3replies
Does anyone have clinical trial information?...If anyone has any information regarding clinical trials for COPD my husband and I are interested. Thank you....reactions1reply
Does anyone have any information on stem cell therapy for the lungs?...Does anyone have any information regarding stem cell therapy for the lungs? My husband and I are considering stem cell therapy we...reactions4replies
Thin skin due to steroid use...I suffer from extreme thin skin due to prednisone use I get nasty bruises just from bumping into a wall and skin...reactions8replies
One deep breath......I've gotten slower, more tired and less able. It is infuriating, humiliating and dehumanizing. I am angry at myself but I'm more...reactions12comments
How to Deal With a Tangled Oxygen Line...For those who use oxygen to help manage their COPD, the tube line can often pose a challenge. If you're not careful...reactions48comments
Days with COPD: The Good, The Bad, and The Recovery...For people with COPD, every day is different- Some days are better than others, and some days are spent recovering from sickness...reactions9comments
Can COPD cause a person to sweat while sleeping?...Sometimes I wake up with a very damp t-shirt and the sheets are very wet from my sweat....reactions16replies
Has anyone had any experience with SSKI?...Anyone had any experience's with this? I read an article that said it was used in minimal amounts and that it really...reactions6replies
8 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About COPD...I have now been a respiratory therapist for 21 years. During these years I have taken care of many people with COPD...reactions2comments
Scarring...Recently had a PET scan - thankfully no cancer is shown but I have scarring. I do not see the Dr till...reactions2replies
Medication Time...If you have COPD, like me, you probably have medications to take. As your COPD progresses, so does the amount of medications...reactionscomments
Does anyone else experience face redness?...Does redness in the face go with COPD problems?...reactions2replies
Positive response to prednisone...I have moderate/severe copd, but have had no more loss of lung function over the last six years. I did quit smoking...reactionsreplies
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Me? 5 Questions to Help you Decide...Making decisions can be tough, especially when they relate to your health! One decision you may face is whether or not participating...reactionscomments
Broken and Beautiful: A Photo Journey of Chronic Illness...When we live with chronic illnesses, like COPD, sometimes we feel like we're broken. We feel like our vibrancy, our beauty, our...reactions10comments