What Is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity. During Afib, the heart’s upper chambers beat too fast...reactionscomments
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...reactions24comments
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...reactions6comments
Do This, Don't Do That...In our COPD life we often hear about things that we should do and shouldn’t do. There are some baffling things. I...reactionscomments
Weight Loss...Many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have trouble with losing too much weight. It is very important for people with...
My Story: Severe COPD...My story is this. Recently diagnosed last year with COPD / emphysema. Smoker for 30 years. So I was mild/ moderate. Now...reactions12comments
What Having COPD Has Taught Me...You might think I'm crazy but I'll risk it: Any time people face adversity they react in ways they might not have...reactions7comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions12comments
COPD Scares...Well, I get fearful every time the oxygen level drops. This comes from the two times I have been in the hospital...reactions4comments
Me...Almost 5 years ago I was diagnosed with cold. For years I had complained to my Dr about inability to breathe. His...reactions8comments
Just Say the Truth...I'm 2010 was diagnosed with less than 50% lung function. Although happy to know what was wrong, I started researching what I...reactions1comment
Never Give Up...I was diagnosed with COPD after entering the Air Force back in 1973. It was minor at that point. As the years...reactions8comments
COPD Plus Asthma...I have had COPD for over 10 years and asthma all my life, I try to stay active, but some days it's...reactions1comment
Not Happy With My Doctor...I also have been diagnosed with COPD. No stage has been given to me yet, but it's been six years. I am...reactions13comments
Post Nasal Drip and My COPD...I wake up in the morning with a lot of nasty sputum. I used my neb, but for a long time, I...reactions2comments
Blind Going In...My journey has been long without knowing what was happening to me and the many things going on inside felt like any...reactions1comment
When COPD Affects Your Family...Mom used to say that we put the fun in dysfunctional. When COPD affects your family, it is anything but funny. Oh...reactionscomments
#GivingTuesday Campaign - Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions...NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. #GivingTuesday Contest (the...reactionscomments
COPD and SPAM...We’re having a terrible problem at home these days: of spam phone calls – to both mobile phones and land-lines (Yes! A...reactionscomments
