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
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...reactions6comments
The Fighting Side...Well we all know sometimes we want to just give up but then that fighting side of us comes out because let's...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
How's Everyone Today?...Well how's everyone today? Love y'all. Well I've had a good day so far, went to a new church today with my...reactions2comments
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...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...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...reactions6comments
