Expert Answers: Steroid Bruising...Have you ever experienced bruising, yet have no idea where the bruises came from? Read on for information from our expert respiratory therapists about steroid bruising and COPD. Our experts...reactions6comments
What Is A Lung Transplant Evaluation?...Once you have been accepted into the lung transplant evaluation process, you will go through extensive testing. In the initial meetings with the team, you will learn what is expected...reactionscomments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace Rights ...When you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers who are struggling may be reluctant to speak...reactions3comments
Bevespi® Inhaler Approved by FDA...Many of you may have seen the recent press release about the new drug Bevespi® that has been approved for COPD by the FDA. This new medication combines 2 classes...reactions1comment
Does the Word Hospice Scare You?...When most people think of hospice, the first thing that enters their mind is death and dying with peace and dignity. I have been at death's door and seen the...reactions5comments
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