Spirometry test results...Had my test today. Already know I have stage 2 copd as well as asthma. Very confused due to the 3 covid lockdowns, I hadnt been tested since 2019. I...reactionsreplies
Spring Ahead With COPD...We just had a time change and sprung ahead an hour. I read that the general idea of why we do this is to make better use of natural daylight...reactions4comments
Going to bed new experiences and scared...The last week going to bed has been scarry. I've been having a hard time with breatheing at night feels like I've lost my breath and mucus is a lot...reactions4replies
CT scan shows mild paraseptal emphysema - Dr said to forget about it ...Hi, I'm 34M ex heavy smoker, quitted 4 years ago. My GP ordered a CT scan following few months of général fatigue, cough in the morning, shortness of breath. CT...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Bivalent vaccine ...Hi everybody . I am considering to get the 4 th bivalvent vaccine by Pfizer . They are still monitoring side effects and I read an article regarding an uptick...reactions3replies
Advice on bras...I'm finding it to be more and more difficult wearing a bra and I'm very frustrated. I've spent all kinds of money trying different styles, different sizes - none seem...reactions10repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
A Guide to COPD-Friendly Climates...I live in Illinois, and for the most part, we have four seasons. I loved growing up in a little rural town where everyone knew everyone, and I felt safe...reactions89comments
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...reactions24comments
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions7replies
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...reactions6comments
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?...reactions40replies
Lung valves...Has anyone gotten the Lung Valves? If so have they helped you?...reactions1replyAwareness
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions1replyBreathing
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions7repliesPulmonary RehabilitationSmokingChronic Bronchitis
