Killer co pays...I don't know how anyone can afford to get sick today they have u paying so much for all this equipment its out of hand some of these drugs are...reactions1reply
What has hurt me the most with COPD...Sure I am short of breath and get tired but I wasn't prepared for this . After my morning ritual yesterday, I did my powdered inhaler and went about my...reactions29replies
My COPD...I was diagnosed with COPD about 8, maybe 9 years ago. Unfortunately I had never heard of this disease, so without taking it seriously I failed to give up smoking...reactions3comments
My Healthcare Team (Part 2)...As mentioned in Part 1, when talking with people about their journey with COPD, it’s important to remind each person that they are unique in their own disease. COPD is...reactions1comment
Waiting For A Lung Transplant...After you have been approved for a lung transplant you will begin the process of getting your finances, logistics and plans nailed down. It is important that you have a...reactionscomments
New doctor...Hi, I have found a new pulmonary centre so I have a lung function test next Tuesday then a specialist will have a look. I will inform you of the...reactions3comments
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial...Though the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application. Luckily, receiving a denial does not mean that...reactions4comments
COPD caused by RA nodules...Hi, my story is quite long so I hope I don't want to bore you fellow COPD'ers. I was diagnosed 11 years ago with rheumatoid arthritis which was full on...reactions2comments
Your "Unusual" Symptoms with COPD...Most people living with COPD are well aware of, and have much experience with, the common symptoms that come along with it. Shortness of breath, persistent coughing, wheezing, and fatigue...reactions4comments
The Cycle of Infections, Exacerbations, and Stress...So often I read in the groups of people being depressed and stressed due to the amount of exacerbation and infections their COPD has caused. Well, perhaps it's time you...reactions15comments
Kind of funny in a way...I just wanted to quit smoking . I signed up for a smoking cessation program from my health care coordinator. They sent me patches and lozenges but I had to...reactions2replies
Why Quitting Smoking Can Prolong Your Life...I frequently hear questions like, “Why should I quit smoking, the damage is already done?” or “I quit smoking, but I don’t feel any different?” At times like this I...reactions3comments
The Story of My COPD...Hi. I was diagnosed with COPD about 11 years ago. I was devastated when I found out what it was. I quit smoking immediately and that lasted for 8 and...reactions11comments
More than COPD...Pulmonary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Rare (Interstitial Lung Disease) https://www.histio.org/page.aspx?pid=383 3/31/2015 Respiratory Failure Sats 79% 4/06/2015 Open Lung Biopsy 4/09/2015 Recovery (Complications Re-incubated). 4/16/2015 Released from Hospital,with 24/7 Oxygen. Sats 97%...reactions2comments
Extreme Pain in Rib Cage...It started long before I found out I have COPD, I couldn't figure out what was causing this pain inside my rib cage because many or no activities would bring...reactions8comments
What Happens If I Am Denied A Lung Transplant?...This is a question that I can answer from personal experience. In 2009, mom was given the opportunity to go through a thorough evaluation at the Duke Transplant Center at...reactionscomments
Community Tips: Staying Active with COPD...When living with COPD, every day can be unique. Some days, independence and activity may come easily, while other days, it may be an uphill battle just to get out...reactions10comments
Pain in the Rib Cage...I wanted to post something about these muscle spasms. I also had these for quite some time and they were quite painful. They also inhibited my movements because I didn't...reactions6comments
The Fighting Side...Well we all know sometimes we want to just give up but then that fighting side of us comes out because let's face it most of us have too many...reactions2comments