Living with COPD...I am a 71 year old woman and have had this disease since 1992. It started off slow and over the years...reactions3comments
When is the best time of year to get a flu shot?...When is the best time of year to get a flu shot? Some say the earlier the better... some say late in...reactions2replies
Managing Rain and Humidity...It’s no secret that the weather can affect your COPD, with rain and humidity topping the list of potential exacerbation triggers. Summer...reactions19comments
Living with COPD, or is it?...First thing you gotta learn and accept when you have COPD is that your married life is over as you used to...reactions8comments
Which oxymeter is best?...Best oximeter that tells me when oxygen is low? Been on oxygen for 3 years and the last week found my cannula...reactions3replies
How do I handle a smoky atmosphere?...Here in northern Montana it's forest fire season, so it can get bad even though I am 60 miles from the Rockies....reactions3replies
COPD and Mucus...The coughing associated with COPD produces large amounts of a slimy substance called mucus. The increase in the production of mucus and...reactions34comments
Where is the orange ribbon?...Why isn't there an orange ribbon displayed on this site and the Facebook site?...reactions3replies
Find Your COPD Buddies...When I was first diagnosed with COPD (I have an asthma/COPD overlap) in my mid-20s, I was devastated and confused. I had...reactions7comments
A trip to the mall....After I've struggled to walk into the mall with Woody (portable oxygen) I casually fake a phone call to catch my breath...reactions2comments
Stuffy Noses and COPD: What’s the Deal?...Many people with breathing disorders like COPD also suffer from medical conditions that may make it hard to breathe through your nose...reactions79comments
More Than An Illness...Beethoven was a phenomenal composer, so famous for his music that we still love it. He also became deaf in his thirties.Frida...reactionscomments
My Experience with Travel...I purchased a DeVilbiss Traveler from Express Med Supply. Best $118.00 I ever spent. The nebulizer runs off house current, 12 volt...reactions2comments
Why can walk I a lot farther if I hold onto something?...Why if I'm holding onto a walker or grocery cart, I can walk a lot farther?...reactions4replies
Anxiety and Fear With COPD...You may know what it’s like to struggle to breathe, or to worry about having a panic attack, so you are possibly...reactions62comments
Does inhaling steam with salt water help bronchitis?...Good morning. I use normal steam anyway to help with my breathing and was wondering if adding celtic or pink salt to...reactions1reply
Visiting the Beach with COPD...Recently my family took a trip to the beach. As we were walking on the beach, I thought about how much my mom...reactions2comments
COPD wanna fight? I will fight!...Returned from a nice Fourth of July weekend, immediately started with the problems. This morning, though, we are fighting. It is 74...reactions2comments
Which air purifier is best?...Is there any specific type of air purifier that's better than another and/or what is the best kind to buy?...reactions3replies
