For a black scarf...I went to TJ Maxx today to buy a black scarf, we can never have to many of those. I walked in, my boyfriend set Woody (portable oxygen) in a... By Edi Mesa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
A Lonely One...Hi, I got COPD in 2004 and the following year I lost my husband. It was very hard to deal with the loss and my grief. I was not on... By claire87pine1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
I am a mess...I was diagnosed with emphysema in 2003 and until a week ago was able to cope with inhalers. I am 63 years old, divorced and alone. I believe I have... By schieffer1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mr. Bruzzi Herman...Prior to that I would get out of breath going up hills. Had no idea it was the start of COPD. Well now I am on oxygen 15 hours... By bruzzi1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
I'm fine thanks...I just want to add that when I was in the hospital last year I made a vow that if I got out ok I was going to get... By wally21 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Cancer...I have COPD! Just found out I have lung cancer! Just in my right lower lobe. I am actually glad I had a COPD exacerbation. They did a chest CT... By sverona1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
10 Things Not To Say To Someone With COPD...Here are ten things not to say to someone living with COPD. (Followed by what a person with COPD might say in response!) So, what are some things you think... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
My Wall of Denial...But I have learned a lot already, and will keep trying to learn more, as knowledge is key to coping and maybe making progress with this disease....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
Avoiding the Holiday Hangover...Wishing you a breathe-easy time and hoping you have avoided the holiday hangover.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Please help. I have constant phlegm! Will it go away?...Hello everyone, I am new to this and to COPD. I quit smoking in November, 10 months ago. I quit because I was hearing a lot of wheezing in my... By paulcubberly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Remembering When...I need to figure out how to improve my life by doing something to help me fulfill my life goals and dreams. My husband's life as well.... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Winter is Coming...I wanted to share some of the tips that I have learned since moving here when it comes to winter and dealing with bitterly cold temperatures.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
My Journey with COPD...So now I had smoke going into my lungs as well as sawdust.... By probbo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD and Children: A Living Room Campsite...Another way for them to go camping is to bring camping to them.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dale Tate...I am an 88 year old male - used to smoke two to three packs of cigarettes per day - took me ten or so years to quit and very... By selmatate11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Big Bad Wolf Had the Big C...With this particular life, you will learn that your breath is the most important thing in the world. Every meaningful event or minuscule happening will be over-shadowed by breath monitoring... By Edi Mesa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Will I always be short of breath?...Hi Everybody, I'm new here and I'm glad this site is here. My issue is my breathing. I stopped smoking March 20, 2017 after smoking for almost 50 years. My... By neen1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
As Summer Leaves and Autumn Arrives...The nights are drawing in so going out is going to be limited. I'm one of those who dislikes dark evenings and dark mornings.... By Debz Borge3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 2: Cooking and Recipes!...My son and husband also help here, doing the heavy lifting and a lot of the vegetable chopping, if needed.... By michelle.vincent9 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Vaping...I Googled, “vaping” and “death” just now.... By KevinDavitt3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments