COPD Myths and Misconceptions...There are many myths about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and how it affects the lives of people who live with it.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
COPD Conditions: Chronic Bronchitis & Emphysema...People who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have symptoms of 2 different conditions: chronic bronchitis and emphysema.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
My struggle with doctors...I moved to Arizona, was referred to a pulmonologist and he took a battery of pulmonary function tests found I am in the moderate phase of COPD.... By dawnish1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Bullectomy...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a condition that can make it hard to breathe.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Exercise...I think a pulmonary rehab program is essential before anybody starts an exercise regimen.... By jcupdike1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Ups and Downs with COPD..."One Day I'm Breathing Easy, The Next I'm Struggling: The Unpredictability of COPD" Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can be... By michelleforsythe1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Changes we had to do...pulmonary Dr.... By ajschulte3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Hello all👋...I left work and went directly to the ER, the Dr came in, ran a few tests, came back in and told me I had a Pulmonary embolism.... By Cindy Lou1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I have COPD it doesn't have me!...Couldn't walk across the room but thanks to all for giving me a positive mentality and to my pulmonary rehab team I'm getting better and better.... By CommunityMember03ff2d1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Miracle...Eventually we ended up in Amarillo and he had a pulmonary stroke. I grabbed hoses and started the wall oxygen.... By peanut1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Former smoker...I'm going to pulmonary rehab 3xs a week and doing what I can to stay on Gods green earth for however long I can.... By ku9cg51 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Bronchodilators...Bronchodilators are a type of medicine used to prevent and treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Finally A Ray Of Hope...My Pulmonary Doctor Told Me My Only Option Was A Lung Transplant But I Was Not Ready For That At This Point In My Life.... By frankie31 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments30 comments
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 2..., right now I'm sitting here writing this article, but, I'm fully aware of the fact I could get up from my chair and have an exacerbation, cardiac or By Mary Ultes6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Metabolic Conditions Linked to COPD...People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have problems that are linked to the body’s metabolism and nutrition.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Early 30's........Pulmonary function tests every 6 months along with yearly CT scans to monitor the nodule.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
FALLING OFF THE PRECIPICE!!...But, you still need to incorporate some safe exercise whilst you are losing this weight and I have contacted my local pulmonary rehab nurses and will be... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Who Is at Risk for COPD?...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is also known as COPD. COPD is a chronic lung disease that results from damaged lungs and airways.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
COPD...Pulmonary Rehab, trying new medications, discussing lung reduction, lung transplant and most importantly mental health.... By julie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The pool and I...Well, thanks to pulmonary rehab 3 times and My desire to live as full of a life as possible I continue on.... By picturemehappy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
