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...reactions2comments
printers and ozone...Hi - Newbie here. My question concerns printers, and because it might be of help to someone else, I am hoping to get access to some serious research. I work...reactions1reply
Understanding A Social Security Disability Denial...After the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) has no official...reactions2comments
Anointed's Story...My mother passed in 2009 with COPD. I was her sole caregiver 24/7. At the time I didn't know I had lung cancer. Anyway, in 2013 I had a chest...reactions10comments
Community Feedback: Tips for Showering with COPD...COPD brings with it many challenges, one in particular is the increased difficulty of everyday tasks. When your breathing is labored and you often feel exhausted, so many daily tasks...reactions32comments
Now Is Not The Time To Be Stubborn...Are you the type of person that leans into the medical help that is provided, or are you the type that runs away as fast as possible? Maybe you have...reactionscomments
Tips for Staying Active...Staying active with COPD is often easier said than done. What tips or strategies do you have for staying active with COPD?...reactions9replies
10 Things You Might Not Know About COPD...COPD is a complex and intricate group of conditions. Even for those who educate and familiarize themselves with this condition regularly, there are always new things to learn and new...reactionscomments
Long-term smoker...Started smoking at the age of 11, stealing a few at a time from my mothers cigarettes, by the time I was 14 I was smoking a pack a day...reactions3comments
After effects of induced coma...I was wondering has anyone had been in and induced coma because of there respiratory failure I was wondering why I have awaken with neuropathy from the top of my...reactions3replies
RIB CRAMP...Hi, I was diagnosed with COPD August 2012. I have cramps in every part of my body that's possible, different day brings a cramp in legs, arms, fingers, toes, face...reactions17comments
It's a Genetic Thing: Alpha 1...In 1989, my youngest sister through labs was told she has low Antitrypsin counts and perhaps she and siblings should be tested for Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. We had family...reactions3comments
New on Oxygen...I got on oxygen last week and am curious to know if I am harming myself with or without.. A friend got all freaked when I got on it. My...reactions15replies
DX 2 weeks ago...The Dr. DX me 2 weeks ago. I DX myself almost 2 years ago and had a huge problem getting help from medical society. They always knew about my cronic...reactions1reply
Rib Cramp too...I was so relieved to see that others experience this. I have thought that it might be a heart attack and have worried about it. My cardio says my heart...reactions8comments
Well Balanced Affordable Meals for COPD...I live on Social Security. I have no other income, I don't get food stamps or low income housing. I am telling you this so you know you can eat...reactionscomments
My Initial Thoughts As A Caregiver...Just before my mom was diagnosed with COPD, I was living in Central Florida working my dream job, at Disney World. Every day I was busy making guests laugh and...reactionscomments
Overcoming Eating Challenges, Part 4 - Microwave Cooking with COPD...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a 4-part series. Be sure to check out part 1, part 2, and part 3. When it comes to cooking, for people with...reactionscomments
Tips for Showering...Showering seems like such a basic thing, but for many with COPD, it’s no easy task. What strategies have you tried to ease the burden of showering?...reactions15replies
JAMES...I was up in Oklahoma and feeding the cows and horses, and went to get the keys to my neighbor's truck to go to pick up some feed boxes, and...reactions1comment
