Breathing ...Hey all my special friends today has been a good 👍 day we had big rain in GA last night it cleared...reactions18replies
Do You Belong to an In-Person Support Group?...When I was first diagnosed with Alpha-1, I was interested in joining a support group. Would there even be one in my...reactionscomments
Breathing ...I was so tired I had to rest for a long time but got up and paced myself got load of laundry...reactions7repliesBreathing
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases...reactionscomments
Copping pain depression ...I have problems dealing with stage3 copd. I have lost so much ability to do every day activity this has made my...reactions5repliesDiagnosisCoping
Problems breathing ...For some reason my post won't go through can't discuss with group...reactions2repliesCoping
Give Me Strength...Please give me strength in this COPD world. This title really resonates with me. How often have I said those three words:...reactions27comments
42 year old please help me understand...Please help me understand my results. I had a CT scan for unrelated lung function reasons and the scan came back saying...reactions5repliesAwarenessEmphysemaNewly Diagnosed
Another Fun Learning Day...So, I started down a new trail today with my ENT (Ear, Nose, & Throat) Doctor, and I learned a lot. My...reactions47repliesDiagnosis
A Day Out Leads to Ignorance and Rudeness...I had a doctor’s appointment; the day was lovely, with the promise of spring around the corner. I was happy to get...reactions48comments
Giving up smoking and gum problems ...I have not posted for a while; I gave up smoking at last on Xmas eve, I'm in my late 60s. I'm...reactions6replies
Help for depression ...I often feel depressed I have stage 3 copd can't do much. If anyone has tips to help please let me know....reactions8replies
I was diagnosed with COPD and my Dr did not even tell me what it is, how bad is it, nothing. I......What is COPD and what does it do to my body? Can it get worse? Will I die from this?...reactions41replies
Trelegy better or not...I’m wondering if anyone has any issues with trelegy not working as well as they claim it should. I’m almost at a...reactions5repliesFlares
Inhaler Use in the Hospital: What to Expect and How It May Differ from Home...Editor's Note: Please note that each hospital admission is unique, and the following account represents only one perspective. When you come to...reactions11comments
Seeking affordable medications with the same efficacy and certification as American ones...Hello everyone, I'm looking for affordable medications that are as effective and certified as American ones. As we all know, medications in...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Call 911!...Good morning, all! April 13th was a wake up call for me in a big way! I use 02 pretty much 24/7...reactions5comments
Where to go from here....Hello. I posted a story about 2 years ago about my boyfriend and his breathing issues. It has not gotten better. He...reactions3comments
I've Never Touched a Cigarette...It is true that COPD is mainly a 'smokers problem' or pollution and even genetics. I have never touched a cigarette in...reactions15comments
First thing in the morning ...I was recently diagnosed with copd emphysema. My biggest symptom is first thing in the morning. I wake up sob with tightness...reactions10repliesEmphysemaBreathing
