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...reactions47comments
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
Buff...It is so hard to live with this but I smoked many years. I've just married the love of my life. I'm...reactions2comments
The Lung Transplant Evaluation Team...During your lung transplant evaluation, you will meet with a large team of physicians, social workers, physical therapists, psychologists and dietitians. It...reactionscomments
I Love Life and My Family...I was diagnosed with COPD 5 yrs ago. I was hospitalized twice, came home both times on oxygen, which I came off...reactions22comments
Testing for COPD - Part II: Breathing Tests...This is Part II of my experience with diagnostic testing for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. (Click here to read Part I.) When...reactions5comments
Vocal chord disfunction...I have vocal chord disfunction caused by the use of inhalers. Is there anyone out there with this ailment and how do...reactions13comments
