Miracle...My experience with COPD was over ten years ago with a wonderful guy I met in west Texas. At that time he...reactions1comment
The Winter of Our Discontent: Mental Effects... “I shall see the springtimes, the summers, the autumns; And when Old Winter puts his blank face to the glass, I...reactions5comments
Cramping in lung cage area...I submitted a story before about realizing that I wasn't the only one experiencing cramping under my rib cage. I have been...reactions2comments
What Should I Do In Stages 1 and 2?...If you have recently been diagnosed with COPD, you may be wondering: The short answer is, you should live. My mom used...reactionscomments
Diagnosed at the ripe old age of 38...Hello everybody, my name is Cathy and I live in beautiful South Carolina. I'm 55 now so I've lived with emphysema for...reactions12comments
CBD Oil Treatment for COPD...I was wondering if anyone has heard of a study on CBD hemp oil treatment for COPD? CBD oil reduces inflammation, anxiety...reactions84replies
COPD/Emphysema...has anyone had the symptoms of pressure in the middle bone I guess they call it the sternum? also pain on the...reactions1reply
Tidbits and Tricks - Tried and True...We often hear of unconventional things people do when they are struggling to breathe, to feel better or for any reason. These...reactionscomments
COPD/emphysema...I'm 78 - well, 79 this month. I was diagnosed years ago and have had more shortness of breath lately since I...reactions1comment
No money for meds...My insurance company doesn't even sell any COPD meds, it's express scripts, if I order at Walmart or a local drugstore it's...reactions4comments
Bowel movements...I am a 66-year-old male that has COPD and when I get really short of breath and stressed I lose control of...reactions6comments
Oxygen During Activity...I have emphysema. 3 months ago my COPD went from taking meds to feel better to nothing was helping. I was put...reactions5comments
How to start the morning...I have lots of mucus and coughing in the morning (and, sometimes vomiting). I have found a solution that helps to get...reactions5comments
Rib cramps, bloating and leg pain...I am 65 and have been told I only have 40% lung function. I've had bloating and three rib cramps and like...reactions8comments
What I Learned From A Trip To The Emergency Room...Recently I had to listen to reason and go to the Emergency Room. It was something that I've never thought I would...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed...Hi, I'm new here. Just recently diagnosed. I'm 58 and a smoker. My oxygen level is still at 100%. For now, I...reactions5replies
Bowel Control...I have a problem of when I get in breathing distress, I have the urge for a bowel movement. I have to...reactions9comments
Diagnosed at 67...I was diagnosed with COPD when I was 67, I am now 71 and my symptoms are somewhat worse: chest cramps, difficulties...reactions2comments
I'm afraid...I am new to COPD. I have been having trouble breathing and finally I went to the ER. The doctors told me...reactions4comments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
