My Emphysema Journey...I began this journey nine years ago at 72 when I was in the hospital for a compression fracture of T12. Obviously, I had emphysema long before then without knowing...reactions4comments
Losing Our COPD Friends...I recently wrote about the positive things that have happened because of having COPD. One of the things listed in that article was all of the new friends that I...reactionscomments
A COPD Travel Guide...It is getting to be that time again for me to travel for the annual Alpha-1 national conference and I know some of you are getting ready to go on...reactionscomments
New Here...There must be many folks here just like me that read and learn as much as possible but never say anything. May I say a big thank you to all...reactions5replies
Medication Management: A Key to Better Health...Looking back in time, I can still remember my words, "I don't take medication, not even an aspirin." And I didn't. If the pain or whatever else didn't stop and...reactions2comments
COPD and Sexual Health...Has COPD impacted your sexual health and intimacy in any way?...reactions73repliesCopingSymptoms
Sexual Health and Intimacy With COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an ongoing (chronic) condition. COPD affects the lungs. It can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, or a loss of energy. These symptoms can impact many...reactions3comments
Inhalers Price Drop ...As of June 1, 2024, Aztra Zeneca and Boehringer Ingelheim will cap the cost of their inhalers for COPD and Asthma at $35.00 in the US. For many sufferers of...reactions3repliesCost
Using oxygen ...When at home I am on constant flow oxygen. 3 or 4 When we go out I have both portable and the small cans furnished by the main company that...reactions4repliesBreathing
COPD/Emphysema Diagnosis: What is next?...Hello everyone! I just have a couple of questions. My 75-year-old father went to the hospital this weekend after being significantly short of breath and subsequently falling. His o2 levels...reactions1replyCaregivingDiagnosisEmphysema
Oxygen Use While Traveling With COPD...The spring and summer months offer a great time to get out there and enjoy a vacation. Yet, for those with COPD, a getaway may seem a bit out of...reactions7comments
Traveling With Supplemental Oxygen...Do you have any tips for traveling with supplemental oxygen? Are there any do's and don'ts that you follow to make the journey easier?...reactions9repliesTravelCopingTips & Advice
I use oxygen 24/7 as we;; as a bronchodilator as needed....I very much want to attend my grand daughter's graduation in Arizona and have been cautioned about the fungus in the soil(air) the usual name is Valley Fever. the medical...reactions3repliesTravel
Air travel with COPD...I've been on oxygen 24/7 for six years. During that time I haven't traveled at all. My daughter and I are planning on flying to Portland Oregon in June. We...reactions6replies
Symptoms for Mild to Moderate COPD?...The doctors thought I had Myasthenia Gravis since I have all of the symptoms. I don't have MG. I still have all of the symptoms. All of my controllable muscles...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Coping With Life’s Difficulties in a COPD World...To me, a COPD world is a world where there is a COPD health focus. Frequently, we are reminded that we have COPD because of: It’s important to realize that...reactionscomments
Do You Practice COPD Airway Clearance?...To begin, what exactly does the term "airway clearance" mean? We hear this term a lot in the community, but what is it? Airway clearance helps to rid the lungs...reactions2comments
Does the summer heat increase your COPD symptoms?...How do you manage your COPD symptoms during the summer heat? Any tips for staying cool and avoiding flare-ups?...reactions96repliesSymptomsWeatherCoping
Warm Weather Impact on COPD Patients...Temperature fluctuations can significantly impact COPD symptoms and cause flare-ups year-round. In a perfect environment, it would be 72 degrees with mild humidity everyday. But we can't custom order the...reactionscomments
Seems like I am going downhill fast after one exacerbation ...I have had one exacerbation that I am aware of. I was in the hospital over night and was diagnosed with COPD. I have been to a pulmonologist since and...reactions4repliesExercise
