Bloating and copd...Seems like the past few months my abdomen has been like a balloon. Don't matter what I eat or how much, my stomach looks like I am pregnant and I...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
To work or not...I've been being treated for COPD for almost eight years, I just turned 61. I recently began seeing a pulmonary MD back in August at the request of my Primary...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Symptoms 2016...What has been your worst symptom during 2016? OR What symptom has improved the most for you over the course of 2016? Tell us by replying below!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Community Prompt: COPD in 2016...How has 2016 been for you when it comes to living with COPD? Has it been an especially difficult year or have things gotten better for you? Let us know...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Laughing All the Way...I have stage three COPD and I have fun. I have stage three COPD and I laugh. I have stage three COPD and I refuse to let it take my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Focusing on The Things That Matter...As I get older, it’s easier to see that some of the things in life that I thought mattered really don’t matter that much at all. Material things come and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I am a mess...I was diagnosed with emphysema in 2003 and until a week ago was able to cope with inhalers. I am 63 years old, divorced and alone. I believe I have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD and Depression...So often with a chronic illness, a person becomes depressed. It gets so difficult to feel like we struggle so often. We get sick of being sick... tired of being...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My COPD experience....I had been with asthma attacks from time to time not very frequent. On Nov 2015 I was exposed to a breeze an cold day and I got a cold...Reactions0reactionsComments20 replies
Hi...Hope everyone is breathing well today. I have already written my story but I am wanting to ask a question and don`t know where or how to do that on...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Past and Outdoor Fun...As a continuation of my previous article, Getting Fit with Pulmonary Rehab, I wanted to discuss the past and also some outdoor fun. If I would have had COPD with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
20 Reasons Why COPD Awareness Matters...I’m going to give you 20 reasons why COPD awareness matters: What are some reasons you think COPD awareness matters? Let us know in the comments below....Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
DebraKay's Story...I am 58 years old and I was told I have COPD 10 years ago. I went on an inhaler and never had a problem until 3 years ago. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cramps in my side....I was diagnosed with COPD 3 weeks ago. I already had asthma and had quit smoking one year ago. I was given a portable nebulizer and started doing my treatments...Reactions0reactionsComments34 comments
Supplements...If you don't eat right,does anything take supplements and what kind? Where is there a good diet plan to start?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
rehab with COPD..exercising...I am 84 and very active , or as active as my COPD allows. I would like to build up stamina though. How expensive is the rehab for COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Lorna's Story...I am 63 years old and mine started 2015. My left rib and under breast area - I get these I call Charlie horses or spasms. Afterwards I get a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
About Myself...I am 58 years old and have COPD. I was told 2 years ago. I have real shortness of breath all the time. Making my bed is a challenge, washing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
5 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving...In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are five things COPDers may be thankful for. A proper diagnosis. For most of history COPD was pretty much lumped under the umbrella term...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
