I Had No Idea Why I Was So Sick...It started Dec 26 2014 - I did not smoke on that day I was so sick. I went on the train...reactions1comment
What To Know Before Calling 911...There may come a time when you need to call 911 for help, but how do you know if you should call...reactions6comments
Christmas Shopping Tips...Purchasing gifts for the holidays can be overwhelming for a healthy person. Add COPD to the mix, and you have a really...reactionscomments
COPD for 8 years...I first knew I had COPD 8 years ago and for most of that time I was fine but around October of this...reactions2comments
A Pair of Lungs, A Few Spoons, and an Elephant–My Life with COPD...Cough. Cough. “I’m so tired and my lungs burn.” “You should go to the doctor,” said my husband. I had no idea...reactions5comments
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis...My husband has IPF and emphysema and on lung transplant list is there anyone else waiting patient or care giver that can...reactions1comment
Strong Smells Can Cause Shortness of Breath...You probably have that one uncle that always covers himself in half of a bottle of cologne before showing up at a...reactions2comments
How Safe Are Your Blood Oxygen Saturation Levels?...If you are diagnosed anything other than mild COPD I always advocate buying an oximeter to check blood oxygen levels, more so when...reactions18comments
COPD diagnosis made me stop smoking...I'm 75 have had COPD since 1992, I was a smoker for over 40 years and stopped in that year. In 1997...reactions3comments
Knew It Was Likely, But Thought I'd Have More Time!...I knew I was likely to be diagnosed with COPD because I had smoked as many as 3 packs a day for...reactions5comments
Tips and Tricks for Tackling the Holidays...In a recent survey, 106 of our COPD community members shared their holiday struggles as well as some methods for coping during...reactionscomments
Same Story, Different Person...I am a 61 year old male. I was told about 10 years ago that I had a spot on my lung...reactions1comment
Are You Prepared For A Local Disaster?...When there is a local disaster, it is important to be prepared - especially when living with COPD. There are many types...reactions5comments
Sudden COPD Flare Gave Me a Dose of Reality...I'm a 61 year old male. I quit smoking in 2000. I had been smoking 3 packs a day. My cough from...reactions4comments
COPD and Workplace Accommodations...Living and working with a chronic respiratory condition like COPD can be a real challenge. Luckily, the Americans with Disabilities Act (or...reactionscomments
My Story: Respiratory Failure...Where do I start. Don't know if anyone will ever read this, so here it goes! I'm 62, have been diagnosed about...reactions8comments
Community Thoughts: What You Wish More People Knew About COPD...As part of COPD awareness month, we asked our Facebook community:"What do you wish more people knew about COPD?" Check out their responses below - and feel free to...reactions4comments
COPD Pick-Me-Ups...Dealing with COPD is a challenge and a feat that can be downright grueling at times. Because of this, it can be...reactionscomments
Holiday Planning...Even with COPD, completing all of the tasks for a family gathering could be accomplished with a little extra planning and some...reactionscomments
