Heart Failure: Learning the Signs and Symptoms...It has been established that anywhere from 20-70% of people diagnosed with COPD will eventually develop heart failure. It doesn't always happen...reactionscomments
On Death and Dying: Part 1...I have COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Under the COPD heading are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and alpha-one deficiency. This subject may...reactionscomments
bull headed...I have been diagnosed with COPD now for about 4 years and am at stage 3 with 42% of my lung capacity...reactions8comments
Remembering When...As I stepped out the back door and onto the deck, the heat and humidity seemed to wrap around me. I couldn’t...reactions5comments
What Do Respiratory Medicines Taste Like? ...Many of us in this community have nebulizers and inhalers. These devices allow us to inhale respiratory medications. So, what do the...reactions12comments
What You Should Know About Augmentation Therapy...I am often asked if there is any difference in the treatment of patients who have COPD vs COPD caused by Alpha...reactions2comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 2...You can read part one of this story here. The change in medications is making a positive difference! It's important to talk...reactions4comments
I should feel better but don't...I was diagnosed with COPD with emphysema in the early stages. A lung nodule was also found during a c-scan but was...reactions8comments
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 1...Can you walk the length of a football field? That’s getting to be a regular question from my pulmonologist. I’m sure he’s...reactionscomments
COPD and New Hobbies...When mom was frustrated with feeling cooped up, she used hobbies to keep happy with her COPD. Some were expensive and involved...reactions12comments
DIY Cleaners for COPD: Mom’s Recipes...Mama was a hoot. Memories of her always make me smile. When we decided to make DIY cleaners for COPD, mom’s recipes...reactions11comments
Lower Muscle Endurance...It is very common for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to have symptoms that affect their muscles. These symptoms usually...
Social Media Groups and Friends...If there is one positive thing that having Alpha 1 (genetic COPD) has done for me, I would say that it is...reactions4comments
Down Hill...Not much of a storyteller but here goes. I was told by my family doctor that I had COPD but did not...reactions5comments
My Mom, My Sister, and Now, Me....In 2017, I lost my mom to complications of COPD. And in 2018, I lost my baby sister to the same. (I...reactions5comments
Missing out hi...Hi I'm Jill and I have stage 4 COPD I jumped pretty fast from 3 to 4 and find I can't do...reactions7comments
Wearing Oxygen for the First Time...Over these past eleven years, I have had many first times with my oxygen. Here are some I'd like to share. In...reactions78comments
A Different Kind of Thermostat: Part 1...I gasped for air as I stepped out the back door and onto the deck. The sweat began to pour off of...reactions13comments
Get More Active To Lessen the Impact of Heart Disease...There is a well-known link between COPD and various types of heart disease. You may or may not be able to avoid...reactions5comments
Fast onset of COPD about a year ago...May 2021 I woke up and couldn't breathe, just like most here it seems. I did have an emergency inhaler, so I...reactions4comments
