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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions15replies
