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
What Tests Should I Expect During a Lung Transplant Evaluation?...Once you have been accepted into the evaluation process, you will be scheduled for tests ranging from physical therapy assessment to heart catheterization. Each test is important and must be...reactionscomments
Alpha-1 Deficiency: Were You Tested?...Whether you are newly diagnosed with COPD or a 30-year veteran, Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency might be a new concept for you. While Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a considered a...reactions48comments
Diagnosed emphysema 1 month ago....I have been diagnosed with mild emphysema and quit my job as it was working with carbon fiber dust dust and chemicals. I also have RA so some symptoms overlap...reactions1reply
Live for Today...Having a chronic illness such as COPD can cause one to blame themselves for their disease. They feel guilty over things they did in the past such as smoking and...reactions6comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions22comments
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...reactions5comments
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?...reactions13comments
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...reactions39comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions3comments
