Stage 4 and Life Is Good!...My name is Carol. I have had COPD for a long time and had my share of hospital visits. I always bounced back...reactions12comments
Carol Kirker...Editor's Note: We are heartbroken to share that Carol passed away in February of 2022. Carol's storytelling and advocacy will be deeply...
Remembering Debz Borge...It is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Debz Borge passed away in October 2021. Debz was diagnosed with COPD...reactionscomments
Managing Rain and Humidity...It’s no secret that the weather can affect your COPD, with rain and humidity topping the list of potential exacerbation triggers. Summer...reactions19comments
My turn...I was first diagnosed 12 years ago, and did not make a lot of changes immediately. I had given up smoking which...reactionscomments
It's all about control....I'm weeks from 79 years of age and 20 years of COPD. I know the insides of ERs (A & E to...reactionscomments
Generations of Smoking in My Family...There are several generations of smoking in my family, and recently, it brought up a lot of emotions. See, I found a...reactionscomments
Prednisone: Villain or Hero?...If you have experienced a COPD exacerbation at one point during your health journey, chances are, you are familiar with the drug...reactions18comments
Seated Dance for COPD...Kathi MacNaughton, a retired nurse and license Zumba Gold instructor, demonstrates a fun seated dance routine that can build strength, coordination, and...reactions6comments
Trip to Texas...I am on oxygen 24 and 7. I needed a portable oxygen machine that airlines approve...so I rented one just for the...reactions2comments
Managing Our Health...Healthcare can be problematic for those with COPD who live in rural areas. There isn't a pulmonologist in our area; the nearest...reactions3comments
My Life With COPD...Hello! I am Deborah. Thank you for having me in your group. In December 2017, I went to sleep early because I...reactions4comments
living with lung disease...I'm an 84-year-old female, in good health apart from lungs. My father died of lung disease at 54 yrs old, my 2...reactions5comments
Bored out of my brain...My brain doesn’t switch off but my body is operating on a different level. It seems to be worse for me when...reactions5comments
Older and a little wiser...My name is Wayne. I'm no different than other people trying to have some kind of life as I've been living COPD...reactions2comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactions4comments
Caring for Our Caregivers...How aware are we of our loved ones and those who look out for us? Have we recently shown our appreciation for...reactionscomments
Stage 4 COPD With Nodules...Well I was shocked to wake up in the hospital being told I had end stage COPD. (4). I had COPD ...reactions6comments
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Chest cramps...Hi everyone, my first 2 names are Duane Jonathan AKA Dujon. I don't know what stage COPD I have ...3-4. I was...reactions7comments
