Five Tips after a COPD Diagnosis...A COPD Diagnosis: Now What? Cough. Cough. “I don't know why I'm so tired and I can't breathe. Maybe it'll blow over”...reactions5comments
Impact of COPD on Quality of Life: By the Numbers...As with many chronic conditions, the full impact an individual’s life can be difficult to assess. Most healthcare professionals focus on managing...reactionscomments
One more thing...On top of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis, having chemo for a rare cutaneous cancer, I found out I have COPD. This news...reactions2comments
Well-Meant Words...“There are a lot of well-meant words from people who aren’t familiar with life with COPD. What’s your advice to those people?...reactions4replies
LVRS...Hi, I am 61 years old and have had COPD since I was 48. I am now at 24% capacity. I try...reactions6comments
Be Proactive In Care...Caregivers: Maybe you’ve heard of being proactive. In simple terms, being proactive is thinking ahead. An example of being proactive would be...reactionscomments
PELICAN STUDY...I would like to let you know about a study about oxygen use going on that will help others and make you...reactions2comments
Looking for advice...Hello everyone - has anyone had any experience with getting liquid oxygen? I'm in the process of trying to switch from compressors...reactions8comments
My Story...I have COPD and have been on oxygen for 9 years. It is getting progressively worse. I am praying for the courage...reactions2comments
Love my life...I was diagnosed with COPD/emphysema 4 months ago, I quit smoking 12 years ago and was shocked to have received this diagnosis...reactions2comments
Expert Answers: Relief for Swollen Ankles...It can be common for people with COPD to experience ankle swelling. In fact, we've had several community member ask the following...reactions1comment
Household Chores with COPD...Household chores, such as cleaning and yard maintenance, can be difficult to manage with COPD. Do you have any tips or strategies...reactions14replies
Attitude Adjustments...When I was a teenager, I remember many times that my mom would tell me that I needed an "attitude adjustment." At...reactionscomments
Help for rib cramps...Hi been having rib cramps and excruciating pain for 3 years. The other day I bent down and there it was again...reactions9comments
Looks like I may have COPD...A couple of months ago I had this cough that got worse, developed into a hacking cough, gradually got better after a...reactions2comments
Questions for Your Pulmonologist...If you have been recently diagnosed with COPD, you may be feeling like you can't do anything that you used to do...reactions11comments
10 Tips to Help You Cope with COPD...Being told you have a lung disease like COPD can be a frightening experience. The idea that it’s associated with being short...reactions53comments
What 's better Gas or liquid...I was just at my Dr.s today and had made up my mind to ask and get for liquid oxygen , as...reactions9replies
It's hard to exercise, so......I've had COPD for 10 years. I'm 69. I've had symptoms for around 20 years. I started out on 4 liters of...reactions2comments
Five Common Triggers for Shortness of Breath...There are many different reasons that you may become short of breath, and if you are just beginning to learn about COPD...reactions8comments
