Living With a COPD Diagnosis...In our forums, some people share things that they wished they would had known about COPD. One lady shared that she wishes she had known how to cough so she...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Pain...The more I learn about COPD the more upset I get. Recently I have been experiencing pain in my ribs but more surprising to me is the constant pain in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
hypercalcemia Diagnosis...I am a Káiser Permanente member since 1984. I also have stage 3 COPD. I was recently looking through a list of “Health Conditions “, that is on the Kaiser...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Why Journal?...Journaling. I remember keeping diaries when I was younger. The tiny keys that came with the diaries were so cute. It’s funny that I would think that lock and key...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What is a good amount of exercise for COPD?...I've read we should be doing 30 minutes continuous exercise and I've read just do what you can. Is the goal to get to 30 minutes continuous?...Reactions0reactionsComments40 replies
Lung valves...Has anyone gotten the Lung Valves? If so have they helped you?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Can COPD Patients Swim Safely?...In the past, I used to swim like a fish. My kids could never understand how I could hold my breath under the water for long periods of time with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
You Need to Know Before Being Admitted...Many of us have had to have extra care lately and have been hospitalized. It seems that winter is an extremely tough time for us. Being isolated during Covid...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Copd...I would like to meet up with people with COPD but no nobody how would you go about it hospitals don't know of clubs...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
New to COPD...Hi I used to have uncontrollable asthma since having covid in 2021. I have now been told I have COPD overlap. What I was wondering does anyone ever pass out...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
COPD Exercise Suggestions and Hobbies...Does anyone else have hobbies that help them get a little more exercise? Some people might be interested in finding ways to "hide" the exercise but still get it. One...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
COPD and pneumonia ...Greetings, I've had COPD for years. I usually get flaw-ups every winter with bronchitis. This year I have been sick since November- bronchitis, December- RSV, January- bronchitis. February/March- I was...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationSmokingChronic Bronchitis
Do these lung exerciser work?...I am 57 yrs old and I was just DX with COPD. My dad just passed from end stage COPD and I want to do everything I can to help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Pain in left chest and back when swallowing...I don't have GERD. This pain runs from the front of my chest, just above my breastbone straight through me into my left shoulder blade. Only when I swallow. This...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
How to Manage a Good Life With COPD...Once diagnosed, after the denial, we accept our COPD and can learn how to live the good life despite having COPD. Some people name their COPD, and some won’t acknowledge...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Tips for Managing Springtime With COPD...Spring is my favorite time of year. I love that first day when the snow is gone, and the air is warm enough to be outside. I love the sounds...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Belching and stomach itching ...I am diagnosized with Emphyzema. I regularly suffer from belching with short breath. I also has untreatable Pylori helycoptic and when I drink shot of wine i spend days with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Lignosus ...Hi All This came up on my Facebook today. Lignosus is a health supplement for people with lung issues. Has anyone heard about this or have tried it....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
