How a Pet Can Help You Stay Healthier...COPD can change your life in so many ways. Sometimes, as the disease progresses, it requires you to become more of a homebody. Your world might become a bit smaller...reactionscomments
Opiates and copd...When I was in ICU a few years ago I was given morphine on a regular basis to help me breath better. I know its not ethical for a Dr...reactions4replies
oxygen devices...Hi All, I'm a university student and I'm doing a project on portable oxygen therapy devices. If you could choose one of the following, would you say you prefer a...reactions22replies
Trilogy...Got it several months ago had strong pressure, then they put on new filter and I can barely feel it. They are saying I'm getting used to it but it...reactions2comments
Me...I have been diagnosed, with emphysema. Have shadows, scars, and crystallization in lungs. Still working. Have other issues besides this. I walk a lot on my job. I think this...reactions1comment
The Winter of Our Discontent: Part II...“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for...reactionscomments
Be Careful. Be Happy but In Control....It would be easy sitting here in my man cave as I look out the window on this dismal dark and cold dreary day while watching the raindrops falling gently...reactions2comments
A New Year, A New Management Plan...Over 11 million Americans live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a lung disease which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and makes it more difficult to breathe over time. And...reactionscomments
Life with Animals...We have had standard poodles for over 45 years, unfortunately last week we had to put Tegan to sleep. She was an epileptic, 11 years old and it was a...reactions2comments
53 Years Old with End Stage...I am 53 and was diagnosed in 2012 with COPD and all the other stuff that comes with it! January 2016 I was sent to UCSF for DOUBLE LUNG TRANSPLANT...reactions12comments
A life with COPD...I am 64, was diagnosed with COPD 6 years ago at that time I went to pulmonary therapy. I did the 12 weeks worth and stayed away from smoking for...reactions8comments
Chronic bronchitis...Hi my name is Brett. I read a story about the author that she has emphysema and chronic bronchitis. But after giving up smoking her chronic bronchitis disappeared. I thought...reactions6replies
Pets and Health...This month we're talking about pets and health. If you have a pet, tell us how your pet helps you cope with COPD. Don't have a pet? Then tell us...reactions6replies
CPAP Machine for copd...I use a CPAC machine at night time. Oxygen only on excertion. I have had such a bad cold that I can't use tge CPAP machine that continually blows air...reactions1reply
Walking & Rolling: Mobility Assistance...My husband stopped the van, parking it in the handicapped spot in front of a shop. “What do you need?” he asked. I understood what he meant — it wasn't...reactions5comments
Respiratory 101: The Respiratory Tract...It's helpful for anyone with a respiratory disease like COPD to at least have a basic understanding of the respiratory system and how it works. Today we're going to take...reactionscomments
80 Year Old Female...I am 80 year old female on oxygen 24/7. Diagnosed with COPD about 5 years or more....reactions4comments
New here...I was told 3 years ago I had COPD. I don't smoke so how did I get this? I am 46 years old plus I have biploar with anxiety too....reactions4comments
The Do's and Don'ts of Using Supplemental Oxygen at Home...Using supplemental oxygen at home can go a long way towards improving or maintaining the quality of life for a person who has COPD. It can help reduce your shortness...reactions44comments
Cabin Fever with COPD...Staying inside during the winter months can often cause a little cabin fever. What do you do to keep yourself active and entertained during the cold months of winter?...reactions20replies
