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
Exacerbation...I had a good one last night. 3 in the morning thought I was going to die, bad shortness of breath, too...reactions13comments
When Does Asthma Become COPD?...COPD is an umbrella term. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the most common diseases to fall under this umbrella. But, sometimes asthma...reactions4comments
What Is Bronchiectasis?...Bronchiectasis is another chronic lung disease. It may present similar to COPD. Some people with COPD may also have bronchiectasis. So, here’s...reactions5comments
Things to Look Forward To...Here is a simple list. It contains what we can look forward to. New discoveries. Science has taken a thousand-year leap just...reactions8comments
Think in Solutions, Not in Problems...The title of this article is actually a comment written by a member of this community. Her name is Patricia. When I...reactions3comments
Do I Need a Probiotic With My Antibiotic?...For people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), antibiotic use may be more common than in the general population. Antibiotics serve an...reactions12comments
It put a kink in my everyday life...I was diagnosed 2 years ago with mild COPD...it has progressively gotten worse by this past winter of 2022..I see my doctor...reactions11comments
advice?...Perspective? Advice? I contracted a breakthrough COVID in June. It lingered into July. After weeks of negative COVID tests, it recurred with...reactions6comments
