Buff...It is so hard to live with this but I smoked many years. I've just married the love of my life. I'm now 56, she's 50. Been in love since...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Lung Transplant Evaluation Team...During your lung transplant evaluation, you will meet with a large team of physicians, social workers, physical therapists, psychologists and dietitians. It is easy for that one idea to become...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Love Life and My Family...I was diagnosed with COPD 5 yrs ago. I was hospitalized twice, came home both times on oxygen, which I came off, they say I am very severe. I do...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Testing for COPD - Part II: Breathing Tests...This is Part II of my experience with diagnostic testing for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (Click here to read Part I.) When I was being diagnosed with COPD, I took...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Vocal chord disfunction...I have vocal chord disfunction caused by the use of inhalers. Is there anyone out there with this ailment and how do you cope with it?...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Expert Answers: Showering With COPD...Many people in the community have talked about the discomfort and challenges of showering when one has COPD. So we asked our experts for their ideas on the topic. Check...Reactions0reactionsComments37 comments
COPD or Something Else?...Hello... I was recently diagnosed with COPD after a 7 day hospital stay, since then I have been told by another doctor it's acid reflux and now my sinus doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
I Am Scared!!...I am recently widowed and was diagnosed with COPD in Dec 2014. I have been in denial but now on oxygen and getting harder to go places or do my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Feedback: Managing Changing Seasons...Depending on where you live, the months of April and May mean spring weather – the transition between harsh winter and humid summer. And October means fall. In many ways...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Transplant Evaluation Request...Maybe you have heard of someone going through a transplant or maybe you have contributed financially to help someone else. However, I imagine that you never thought you would be...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Question Now Is......I started smoking at twelve years of age. It wasn't just limited to tobacco. After eight crazy years of smoking whatever, my friends were beginning to use hard drugs. Heroin...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Managing Stress with COPD...A few community members have mentioned that managing COPD day-to-day can be stressful and often cause anxiety. Does anyone have any tips or strategies for handling stress?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Expert Answers: Steroid Bruising...Have you ever experienced bruising, yet have no idea where the bruises came from? Read on for information from our expert respiratory therapists about steroid bruising and COPD. Our experts...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What Is A Lung Transplant Evaluation?...Once you have been accepted into the lung transplant evaluation process, you will go through extensive testing. In the initial meetings with the team, you will learn what is expected...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights ...When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers who are struggling may be reluctant to speak...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Bevespi® Inhaler Approved by FDA...Many of you may have seen the recent press release about the new drug Bevespi® that has been approved for COPD by the FDA. This new medication combines 2 classes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Does the Word Hospice Scare You?...When most people think of hospice, the first thing that enters their mind is death and dying with peace and dignity. I have been at death's door and seen the...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Testing for COPD - Part I: Imaging Tests...This is Part I of my experience with diagnostic testing for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (Click here to read Part II.) There are several kinds of tests that can help...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments