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
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
Expert Answers: Showering With COPD...Many people in the community have talked about the discomfort and challenges of showering when one has COPD. So we asked our...reactions39comments
COPD or Something Else?...Hello... I was recently diagnosed with COPD after a 7 day hospital stay, since then I have been told by another doctor...reactions6comments
I Am Scared!!...I am recently widowed and was diagnosed with COPD in Dec 2014. I have been in denial but now on oxygen and...reactions3comments
Community Feedback: Managing Changing Seasons...Depending on where you live, the months of April and May mean spring weather – the transition between harsh winter and humid...reactionscomments
The Transplant Evaluation Request...Maybe you have heard of someone going through a transplant or maybe you have contributed financially to help someone else. However, I...reactions3comments
The Question Now Is......I started smoking at twelve years of age. It wasn't just limited to tobacco. After eight crazy years of smoking whatever, my...reactions1comment
Managing Stress with COPD...A few community members have mentioned that managing COPD day-to-day can be stressful and often cause anxiety. Does anyone have any tips...reactions14replies
Expert Answers: Steroid Bruising...Have you ever experienced bruising, yet have no idea where the bruises came from? Read on for information from our expert respiratory...reactions6comments
