How to Tell if You're Getting Enough Oxygen...When you have COPD, feeling like you can't catch your breath is quite common. You feel that way partly because you're not...reactions16comments
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...reactions38comments
COPD-Friendly Foods...For those of us that have COPD, eating is not always an easy task. Sometimes it is the stomach that is upset...reactions19comments
Interpreting Oxygen Levels...Doctors will often monitor your oxygen levels. These can be monitored by using a pulse oximeter. You can monitor your own oxygen...reactions60comments
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to...reactions9comments
Over-the-Counter Mucus Secretion Drugs: Do They Really Work?...As a pharmacist, I am often asked whether over-the-counter mucus secretion drugs are beneficial for people with COPD. Some people with COPD...reactions7comments
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?...Both Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide are common medicines that help you breathe when you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many of...reactions7comments
Researchers Find Pathway to Potential New COPD Treatment: Necroptosis...Researchers continue to work overtime to learn more about COPD. A recent study links COPD with a certain kind of cell death...reactions16comments
Am I Having an Exacerbation or Has My Lung Function Declined?...Oh my, this last month has been very stressful. My oxygen has been dropping and my heart rate has been skyrocketing. When...reactions286comments
It's a Pain...Shortness of breath is one of the most common symptoms of COPD. Many people who have COPD feel like their chest is...reactions51comments
Persistent Cough...Coughing is a normal reaction our bodies use to clear irritants or mucus from the lungs. But sometimes coughing can be a...
This or That: Dealing With the Heat...COPD triggers are different for everyone, but a common trigger is hot weather! We want to hear from our community members about...reactions9comments
Living Alone With COPD...What are your living arrangements? Are you able to live independently? Are you married? Do you have family close by? Do you...reactions2comments
Sleeping in a Recliner vs. a Bed...From the time I was little, I had continuous bouts of chest colds, lung infections, and pneumonia. I slept in the large...reactions21comments
COPD and Thirdhand Smoke...You've heard of firsthand smoke. You know about secondhand smoke. But do you know about thirdhand smoke? Let's talk about what it...reactions9comments
Staging for COPD...Getting a COPD diagnosis is downright scary. So many emotions and questions go through your head and trying to make sense of...reactions27comments
Chair Yoga for COPD Patients...Editors Note: It is important to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. In one COPD forum, there was a...reactionscomments
Showering, Personal Hygiene & COPD...Most of us with COPD end up showering and taking care of personal hygiene at night or in the middle of the...reactions62comments
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...reactions33comments
Navigating the Shared Journey: Asthma and COPD...While I was growing up, severe asthma was my constant companion. When I became a respiratory therapist, I expected to connect with...reactionscomments
