Camping with Oxygen...Does anyone go camping with oxygen? How do you do it?...reactions4repliesBreathing
Do You Worry About What Others Think?...Imagine this scenario: you are in a store, wearing a mask to stay safe. Suddenly, you start coughing, sneezing, and wheezing. The...reactions2comments
Living Your Best COPD Life with Diet and Exercise...After my first serious exacerbation, I was too weak to walk across the room. I was devastated and scared. A very serious case of...reactions9comments
Olly ...Hi I had TB many years ago when I was 8 years old, I spent 8 months in a Sanitorium, I'm now...reactions1reply
Going to hospital ...I have flare up am short of breath my throst I feel full of plugim it's first time going to er because...reactions2replies
Rare Disease Day: What Does It Have To Do With COPD?...Rare Disease Day is always held on the last day of February, which is usually February 28th, but this year is Leap...reactionscomments
Living with COPD...What's it like for me living with COPD.... The constant reminder that I used to smoke and gave it up years ago...reactions16repliesEmphysemaBreathing
Beyond My COPD...COPD is a progressive chronic illness that starts slowly over a long period of time. Most of us are aware of the...reactions2comments
I'm Still Here After 13 Years Battling COPD and Alpha-1...It's been over 13 years since I was first diagnosed with COPD. I wasn't just diagnosed with COPD that day, but also...reactions6comments
Asymptomatic Mild Copd...I’ve quit smoking per pulmo orders. Was Told symptoms may never effect me Looking for Someone in same Situation Pretty Normal PFT...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Has anyone with COPD had a sleeve gastrectomy?...I'm working my way towards a sleeve gastrectomy. I've already had every test and clearance they wanted and have lost 30 lbs...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Do You Have Advice For Bathing or Showering?...https://asthma.net has a very good article on "Bathroom Asthma Triggers". Many pointers and suggestions seems to apply to those with COPD as...reactions25repliesTips & Advice
Taking Time to Support and Educate COPD Patients...As a dedicated respiratory therapist, a significant part of my role involves caring for inpatients, including those managing COPD. While my primary...reactions9comments
Meals out...I used to love a family meal out, we'd all get together on a regular basis and enjoy each others company but...reactions3repliesFriends & Family
COPD Symptom Management in Cold Weather...Many people who have COPD have a hard time during the cold winter months. COPD is a lung disease that gets worse...reactions5comments
New diagonaed...I newly diagnosed with copd how many years I can live am so afraid...reactions10repliesNewly Diagnosed
Can anyone else identify with the following?...Something goes on in my throat and it's hard to describe, but I'll try. It's like there's a gravelly patch in there...reactions23repliesBreathing
Chronic Illness Dating Apps: Meeting the Need...I don’t need a dating app myself as I have been happily married to my husband, Dave, for over 30 years, and...reactionscomments