Every Day's a New Day - not for the weak to read...No memory that's what happened. Oh I do remember some of it but just don't know why I lost my memory. I...reactions8comments
Killer co pays...I don't know how anyone can afford to get sick today they have u paying so much for all this equipment its...reactions1reply
What has hurt me the most with COPD...Sure I am short of breath and get tired but I wasn't prepared for this . After my morning ritual yesterday, I...reactions29replies
Non-smoker COPD...I never had breathing problem, except for the occasional cold. I never had any life threatening reaction to an meds. That is...reactions1comment
My COPD...I was diagnosed with COPD about 8, maybe 9 years ago. Unfortunately I had never heard of this disease, so without taking...reactions3comments
My Healthcare Team (Part 2)...As mentioned in Part 1, when talking with people about their journey with COPD, it’s important to remind each person that they...reactions1comment
Waiting For A Lung Transplant...After you have been approved for a lung transplant you will begin the process of getting your finances, logistics and plans nailed...reactionscomments
New doctor...Hi, I have found a new pulmonary centre so I have a lung function test next Tuesday then a specialist will have...reactions3comments
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial...Though the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactions4comments
COPD caused by RA nodules...Hi, my story is quite long so I hope I don't want to bore you fellow COPD'ers. I was diagnosed 11 years...reactions2comments
Your "Unusual" Symptoms with COPD...Most people living with COPD are well aware of, and have much experience with, the common symptoms that come along with it...reactions4comments
The Cycle of Infections, Exacerbations, and Stress...So often I read in the groups of people being depressed and stressed due to the amount of exacerbation and infections their...reactions16comments
Kind of funny in a way...I just wanted to quit smoking . I signed up for a smoking cessation program from my health care coordinator. They sent...reactions2replies
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...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...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)...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...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...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...reactions10comments
