Come Along on My Bronchoalveolar Lavage Journey...What is a bronchoscopy with lavage? It is a procedure that allows a healthcare provider to look at your lungs. It uses...reactions10comments
Confusion and initial denial...I have always, taken pride on being fit for intense work-Captain on large commercial fishing boat. Yes, I did smoke, less than...reactions2comments
Getting Some Sun...Jackie believes in the value of getting some sun and enjoys sitting outdoors. Follow her as she sits outdoors, taking in the...reactions3comments
Mr...It’s probably been 5 yrs since I was diagnosed with COPD I used to smoke cigarettes and cigars. Mowing my yard one...reactions1comment
Grateful...I’m grateful for these emails and stories. I’ve discovered I’m not alone. Others get down or discouraged too. I learn new things...reactions1comment
Don't Quit....There are days when I just want to quit, but then I will come across COPD.net and there is always something there...reactions1comment
Financial Assistance With Medical Devices...It might be challenging to find affordable options for medical equipment. Jackie discusses what has worked for her and what options might exist...reactions6comments
Sandy Spears...I’m Sandy Spears, a lifelong resident of Georgia. In November 2015, an x-ray revealed a large mass in the lower left lung...
Jackie English...I am 50 years old, live in Illinois, am married to my caring husband Dave, have 3 beautiful kids and their spouses...
Grateful for you all...So to start, I'm going to say I went through every stage imaginable: The why me? The this is unfair. The anger...reactions1comment
Consequences of my choices......Started smoking in 1979 to "fit in" with the other kids..... didn't really like it but after a while I started inhaling...reactions1comment
Ask the Advocates: Thankful for Our Community...November is COPD Awareness Month, and since this is a month to give thanks, we asked our community health leaders why they...reactions2comments
My Experience With an Alpha-1 Liver Study...Most of you have heard of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). November is Alpha-1 Awareness Month. Alpha-1 is a rare genetic liver disease...reactionscomments
Pulmo test new Doc update...Morning folks: well, I made it in to see my new pulmo Dr /team, and all I can say is WOW! I...reactions2comments
Time to Start Educating Myself...My memories of my mother were mostly of how sick she was with asthma all my growing up life some fifty years...reactions10comments
I Am More Than My Diagnosis: A Year in Review...As this community and our sister communities grow, one universal truth is clear: people are more than just their diagnoses. As 2019...reactionscomments
Caregivers, Stay Calm...As a caregiver, you need to stay calm. Being the calm person in the room can be incredibly helpful for your loved...reactionscomments
COPD and Pain? It Does Exist!...Do you ever get pain that you think could be related to COPD? For example, you may get pain from chest tightness...reactions4comments
The Preparation for a Possible Lung Transplant...Within the next few weeks, I find out whether I made it to the Lung Transplant list or not... It took a...reactions1comment
Does Your Primary Care Doctor Really Care?...I was living out of state when mom called. She had not been diagnosed with COPD yet but was having chronic health...reactions3comments
