How do I know if I have COPD?...Or in other words, how is a person diagnosed with COPD?...reactions3replies
The Kindness of Strangers...The other day my husband and I were at Sam's Club buying way too much as usual and while he paid for...reactions1comment
Where to live?...As the time is approaching to decide on nursing home or not, I have thought of buying one of those tiny houses...reactions1reply
Sleep Apnea and COPD...I was just diagnosed this week with stage1 COPD. I had gone for a consult with a specialist to set up a...reactions1reply
Sun Ancon Chi Machine...I have been using this machine for two months and have had a noticeable breathing capacity improvement....reactions13replies
Sharp chest pain...Have you found a medication that stops the "lightning bolts" of sharp pain and chest tenderness? I am talking about when feeling...reactions5replies
COPD and Bloating...If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may expect symptoms like being short of breath or coughing. However, some less...reactions92comments
Mr. Bruzzi Herman...It was after heart surgery that I found out I had COPD. That was 8 years ago. Prior to that I would...reactions8comments
Joanne...I am a 69 yrs old diagnosed with COPD, asthma, and emphysema in 1992. I smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day...reactions5comments
Living today...Hi, living with COPD the past 8 years after a bout with lung cancer. It has been a challenge for me because...reactions1comment
Spotlight on... Weather!...Whether it's the heat and humidity or wind and the cold... we hear from many COPD.net community members that weather can strongly...reactions3replies
Stem Cell...Have done a little research on stem cell treatments. What opinion is in the community for this treatment?...reactions5replies
Caregivers, Stay Calm...As a caregiver, you need to stay calm. Being the calm person in the room can be incredibly helpful for your loved...reactionscomments
Emily...I have never smoked. Was around secondhand smoke for 10 years. Had open heart surgery over 5 years ago. Afterwards, heart surgery...reactions2comments
My Wake Up Call...My life changed not only due to COPD but because I went through respiratory failure where I was struggling so hard to...reactions3comments
Hello, I Have COPD...I am a 58 year old female from Northern Maine. I was diagnosed with COPD and stress-induced asthma a year and a...reactions2comments
Learning to Cope: Making Lifestyle Changes...Most people with chronic lung diseases don’t walk around saying, “Woe is me!” We don’t do that. We make adjustments and we...reactions2comments
The Blame Game...When I was 19, I was pushed into lighting a cigarette, actually it happened frequently. I got past the rotten taste and...reactions6comments
Oxygen Factor-Pure Oxygen...Does anyone have any experience with this aerosol product for COPD? Cannot get a response from the mf'r....reactions1reply
