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
What If I Have To Call An Ambulance?...Having to call an ambulance can be very intimidating for some people. Some worry that they will feel sicker than they are and others worry about the cost. I can...reactionscomments
Women and COPD: How Is It Different?...March is Women's History Month and March 8th is International Women's Day, so I thought I would use these events as a reason to honor the many women who are...reactions4comments
Peter Queripel...Living with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchiectasis over 20 years has been quite a journey. After a visit to my doctor he told me how I could control my symptoms...reactions6comments
Spacers and Techniques for Using Them...Many people in the COPD.net community talk about "spacers" when discussing treatment, but there are also many people in the community who have never heard of spacers, and naturally, want...reactions6comments
To have mucus or not to have mucus that is my question...I go to a pulminary rehab program that is about to "officially " end. In this program I have been told two different things about mucus. From from My pulmonary...reactions7replies
Surgery paralyzed my diaphragm on the left side...I have COPD. Yes, I used to smoke over my entire adulthood. Some periods in my life were worse than others and I smoked through the rough times. Most times...reactions3comments
How a Dog Helped My Mom With COPD Flares...They say dogs are a man's best friend. Well, I'm here to tell you that they can be a woman's best friend and companion too. My mother fought her battle...reactions2comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery...After reading a lot of stories most of which sounded a lot like me (hospitalization, oxygen, pulmonary rehab), seven weeks ago I had lung volume reduction surgery. It sure helped...reactions7comments
Chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchiectasis...Hi everyone - so nice to have a site that probably understands how you feel. I'm 62 and have COPD - well, hospital letters say emphysema, not sure if there...reactions7comments
Community Feedback: What Scents Trigger Your COPD?...For individuals living with COPD, sometimes, it’s hard to know what will trigger a flare-up. While many people enjoy holiday candles, perfume samples, and air fresheners, for a person with...reactions4comments
A Letter to Our Caregivers...Thank you. Thank you for being our friends and caregivers (or carers). This disease is so very hard and everything you do makes it easier for us. You're in an...reactionscomments
Nutrition and Health...and COPD...This month, COPD.net is focusing on nutrition and health and how it impacts dealing with the condition! Discuss how food and health work together (or don't!) in managing your COPD...reactions7replies
Dos and Don'ts for Taking COPD Medications...When you have COPD, medications are often an important part of your treatment plan. Some medications work to control or lessen symptoms, while others are aimed more at comfort. But...reactionscomments
Furbabies Make the World Go Round...One night at 3:30 am, my husband who was a police officer, brought home a puppy that seemed to be a stray. Oh the ticks on that poor puppy. We...reactionscomments
Confessions of a Crazy COPD Cat Lady...With a cheery "See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya," the Mighty Tiger zoomed through the open door, out of his castle and into the wild jungle beyond. He stealthily (yeah...reactions2comments
Flu to Bronchitis...2010 diagnosed with cough variant asthma. At the time I would cough.. exhaling... till I passed out. Advair, ventolin... till insurance didn't like that. Dulera, till insurance didn't like that...reactions2comments
Do's and Don'ts of Traveling with Oxygen...If your doctor has prescribed supplemental oxygen, there is no need to feel that you will never be able to leave your home again. There are many options when it...reactions25comments
Dispelling A Caregiver's Fear of Being Unprepared...I live close to Charlotte, NC, and while the riots were occurring, I thought about what it would have been like if mom had been with me during that time...reactionscomments
Dale Tate...I am an 88 year old male - used to smoke two to three packs of cigarettes per day - took me ten or so years to quit and very...reactions4comments
