I have to stop...Hi, I'm 55 years old and was diagnosed with COPD in 2014. It was a very confusing time as I had gone...reactions29comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium?...What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium - for my nebulizer? Trying to find out the difference in Albuterol Sulfate and...reactions2replies
Dust, Clutter and Minimalizing...Dust is a big trigger for my allergies, COPD and asthma. My doctors were thinking that my allergies were triggering my COPD...reactionscomments
I won't be invisible...I was diagnosed with COPD in 2006 and back then it was easy to see why no one thought of me as...reactions4comments
Emphysema is beatable...Believe it or not emphysema is beatable. I did it. I’m male and 57 years old . I was diagnosed with mild...reactions1comment
Why Don't We Follow Doctors' Orders?...“I don't wanna, I don't hafta, and you can't make me...” Remember those words from childhood? Or maybe you weren't as...contrary...as me...reactions2comments
tightness below ribs...I frequently experience a tightness below my ribs, like an elastic band. It is sometimes so bad I find myself bending forward...reactions1reply
Abuse At The Mall...I was sitting in my car in the disabled car parking space in front of the mall when a young woman came...reactions6comments
Fight the Flu: Important Flu Facts for People With COPD...Flu season is fast approaching, and it's crucial for people with COPD to know how to fight the influenza (also known as...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
I'm fine thanks...Hello. I got so fed up with explaining to friends and some family how I was feeling that I just say, I'm...reactions6comments
Video: Avoiding Pollutants...Pollutants can be both a cause and a trigger of COPD. Polluted air contains irritants - tiny particles that cause damage to...reactions2comments
Has anyone ever used SSKI to loosen congestion?...It's an old formula that if your doctor or pharmacist is younger than 60 years old they'll scratch their heads. It's by...reactions22replies
Does anyone else's oxygen tubing wrap around their neck?...Problem with oxygen tubing being wrapped around my neck when I wake up (not good). Any practical solutions?...reactions5replies
What Is an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)? | COPD.net..."Hi, I’m John from respiratory. I have to draw some of your blood.” This is how I usually introduce myself when I...reactions2comments
My Most Stressful Time of the Month...Does bill paying time of the month throw your body system off? It sure does mine. I would call this my stressor...reactionscomments
My Own Doctor Struggles...When I was 30 years old I was involved in an explosion at my place of employment. I was burnt over 83%...reactions7comments
The Frustration of an Invisible Condition!...Has anyone ever said to you, "You look fine. It's hard to believe you're sick!" or something similar? Many people in our...reactionscomments
Fatigue...I am always tired snd unable.to function I feel frustrated and deprrssed....reactions5replies
Getting Your Best Sleep - Even With COPD...A restful night's sleep can be elusive when you have COPD. Do you have to sleep somewhat upright, find yourself getting your...reactions68comments
