THANK YOU, WRITING HELPS...At the time, I never knew or understood what he was going through. He would ask, "Do you think I could light up a cigarette?"... By patt10131 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Miracle...My experience with COPD was over ten years ago with a wonderful guy I met in west Texas. At that time he was diagnosed with asthma. When I would hear... By peanut1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COPD and RSV...My name is Sharyn Goodwin and I have COPD. Have had it a long time. The doctor says I have stage 4. I do quite well getting around but my... By maggieg1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Meuli...I have COPD, and certain times of year it seems harder to cope with - for instance Spring is here and I have so much trouble catching my breath with... By meuli1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My COPD journey so far...I was recently diagnosed with COPD; the bloating was horrible, and the gas even worst. I immediately went on a detox with an alkaline diet and coach, saw a TCM... By Alexandra1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My COPD...I was diagnosed with COPD about 8, maybe 9 years ago. Unfortunately I had never heard of this disease, so without taking it seriously I failed to give up smoking... By jackieplum1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Oxygen...I am new. I live in Canada. My doctor retired. I was lucky because she referred me to her friend (doctor). Long story as short as I can make this... By ellenjanelockhart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Hello, I Have COPD...I am a 58 year old female from Northern Maine. I was diagnosed with COPD and stress-induced asthma a year and a half ago. I have, by the way, read... By sillyboo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Wendy...I am 64yrs. old. Had my first real scare with COPD, waiting to go for breathing test.... By sa551 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Anointed's Story...My mother passed in 2009 with COPD. I was her sole caregiver 24/7. At the time I didn't know I had lung cancer. Anyway, in 2013 I had a chest... By anointed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Lorna's Story...I am 63 years old and mine started 2015. My left rib and under breast area - I get these I call Charlie horses or spasms. Afterwards I get a... By lorna1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Joanne...I was very active and now I retired and I feel limited in going out. I shouldn't complain it could be worse but sometimes it's good to vent.... By jnaphys1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
About me...Hi, I was expected to have COPD 33 years ago, the doctor didn't explain it, but told me he would give me something to clear up my congestion. So I... By snowangel1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Diagnosed 6 years ago......I was diagnosed 6 years ago when I had pneumonia. I was given a nebulizer and breathing meds. I managed really well until August of last year and had "the... By fayemays1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Richard...I smoked about two packs a day. Went to the doctor, said I had COPD - I didn't know what COPD was. This was about 5 years ago. 2 years... By rduprey1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Oxygen suppliers & Medicare...It has been going on for 4 months.... By tigermom1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
On Death and Dying: Part 1...He left behind a loving family and friends. He also left behind his pain.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Get More Active To Lessen the Impact of Heart Disease...Does this mean you have to start doing 100 pushups or jumping jacks a day or take up running? Of course not!... By Kathi MacNaughton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Forgotten Exercise...That is when I knew I was doing it right.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Anxiety and the Breath...One problem with COPD is that it causes shortness of breath. This dyspnea (shortness of breath) causes a fight or flight reaction that can result in anxiety and panic. Your... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments39 comments