Spring Travel is Around the Corner!...Traveling during the icy and snowy winter can make anyone want to hibernate, and getting out of the house is even more...reactionscomments
Advise for 1st lung Dr. Appointment...After several months complaining that my cough changed my primary care doctors say I probably have copd. So I quit smoking (16...reactions1reply
Sherry's COPD...My name is Sherry, I have stage 4. Went to my doctor today, he said things that upset me terribly which I...reactions5comments
My Top 6 Favorite Strategies for Managing COPD...If you’ve ever been to a hospital for COPD, then you’ve probably met a respiratory therapist like me. Once we get you...reactions3comments
Medical Marijuana For Chronic Pain...Hi Guys, I'm helping a friend who's suffering from Chronic pain. I need some advice on a certain strain that would be...reactionsreplies
How to Save Money on Your Medications...Out of pocket costs for COPD medications can be high. But these medications can be life-saving, or at the least, a great...reactions1comment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
