Stage four......I smoked for 30 years... had l known how easy it was to quit l would have done so years ago. I have not had one in 9 years, was...reactions4comments
Meuli...I have COPD, and certain times of year it seems harder to cope with - for instance Spring is here and I have so much trouble catching my breath with...reactions1comment
My Story...Hello fellow COPD travelers. About 7 years ago, I was rushed to the hospital with pneumonia. I didn't even know I had it. Only sign was a severe pain in...reactions1comment
More Than a Feeling: Tired vs COPD Tired...Sometimes the word tired just doesn’t cut it when it comes to COPD. Although symptoms can vary from person to person, many people affected by COPD have one symptom in...reactions126comments
Tips for Maximizing Quality of Life With COPD...Living with any chronic illness, especially one that makes it hard to breathe, as COPD does, is no walk in the park. But the good news is that with the...reactionscomments
Steve Woolf...Hi all - I am 51, my name is Steve and I live in Westport. Back in the day I ran Irish Pubs with my father and mother's families. Real...reactions2comments
Spring Cleaning and COPD...This month, COPD.net is discussing Spring Cleaning as it relates to the condition - because living with COPD can make those household chores even more difficult! Here at COPD.net we...reactions8replies
Heart Failure: Learning the Signs and Symptoms...It has been established that anywhere from 20-70% of people diagnosed with COPD will eventually develop heart failure. It doesn't always happen, but when it does you most certainly want...reactionscomments
Six Steps To Finding A Great Doctor...Some people think that if you’re healthy, any doctor will do. Right? If you have a chronic lung disease like COPD, you’ll want to find that perfect doctor: one who...reactionscomments
Your Action Plan for a COPD Flare-Up...Hopefully, if you carefully follow your COPD treatment plan, your health will stay on an even keel most of the time. It's realistic, however, to expect that from time to...reactions22comments
LIFE in my NEW WORLD......I smoked for 40 something years when I quit smoking my BODY fell apart. I was told by my regular family doctor I had COPD we'll treat it when the...reactions5comments
I'm 56 Years Old and a Mess!...I know 56 is not old, but my body just seems to be falling apart. I was diagnosed (guessing) about 13-14 years ago with COPD. I am now in stage...reactions12comments
What could and did...I do hope this helps or save anyone with COPD as divine intervention helped a doctor to fight as he was fighting as well for a COPD patient. As this...reactionscomments
Spring Travel is Around the Corner!...Traveling during the icy and snowy winter can make anyone want to hibernate, and getting out of the house is even more difficult for individuals living with chronic obstructive pulmonary...reactionscomments
Advise for 1st lung Dr. Appointment...After several months complaining that my cough changed my primary care doctors say I probably have copd. So I quit smoking (16 days ago) and made an appointment with a...reactions1reply
Sherry's COPD...My name is Sherry, I have stage 4. Went to my doctor today, he said things that upset me terribly which I already knew but still it bothered me. He...reactions5comments
My Top 6 Favorite Strategies for Managing COPD...If you’ve ever been to a hospital for COPD, then you’ve probably met a respiratory therapist like me. Once we get you feeling better, the next goal is to make...reactions3comments
Medical Marijuana For Chronic Pain...Hi Guys, I'm helping a friend who's suffering from Chronic pain. I need some advice on a certain strain that would be very effective when it comes to pain management...reactionsreplies
How to Save Money on Your Medications...Out of pocket costs for COPD medications can be high. But these medications can be life-saving, or at the least, a great boon to your quality of life. So, I...reactions1comment
Shortness of Breath...Does anyone else feel very Short of Breath at times, yet your O2 is 94-98? My doctor does not seem concerned since the O2 is good, but I feel like...reactions6replies
