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...reactions2comments
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
The pool and I...So originally I was told that I may not live longer than 5 years. I’m so happy to say that was 9...reactions1comment
Copd...35 years old. Been recently diganosed with stage 2 copd and superventicullar tachycardia heart valve disease. Never smoked. I was working with...reactions2comments
An Action Plan Is Hope for the Future...I came across this quote the other day by Ady Barkan, a health care activist talking about his battle with ALS. “Hope...reactions7comments
Feeling Overwhelmed With Doctor Appointments...Is anyone feeling overwhelmed with doctor appointments? I sure am! Between missing yearly appointments the last few years from COVID and my...reactions15comments
Blood Tests Your Doctor May Order and What They Mean...Doctors often order blood tests which requires that you have your blood drawn. The information obtained from your blood can be helpful...reactions15comments
Are You A Human Barometer?...Are you a human thermostat and/or barometer? If you say yes, you aren’t alone. You have probably heard how people with arthritis or...reactions3comments
Hot weather blues...I live in Florida. During the summer the humidity pretty much stays at 100% which, when stepped out into, will literally take...reactions1comment
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Danicia...I was diagnosed in 2014. I struggle more in summer with pollen pollution and poor air quality. Have many sinus infections. So...reactions1comment
cramping around the ribs...I was just reading this and am so surprised that other people have this also. I get this pain on both sides...reactions29comments
Overnight Sleep Study...When it comes to sleeping, those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble getting a good night's rest. People who...reactions6comments
Love Letters From The Past...Have you ever thought about leaving notes, emails, or videos for your family after you are gone? Shortly after they diagnosed me...reactions6comments
