How can I stop smoking after 50 years of it?...I've tried multiple ways, and nothing seems to work for me. This is a very serious problem for me. Do people still...reactions44repliesSmoking
What Is Shingles?...Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the...reactionscomments
Update to COPD Guidelines May Benefit You...Editor's Note: Always talk with your doctor before altering your drug schedule or if you have any concerns regarding your treatment. In...reactions3comments
Work...Does anyone work full time with COPD and oxygen? The bad part is my job is to talk , all day non...reactions7repliesWork & Employment
Sometimes Being a Shut-In is a Necessity...I have been a shut-in the past couple weeks and will probably continue for the future next couple of weeks. The weather...reactions19repliesBreathingFlares Triggers
COPD pain + doctor...Finally went to urgent care for chest pain, got chest X-ray that showed copd, been trying for over a week just to...reactions5repliesCoping
Catch Your Breath...It is a new paradigm. We must learn to breathe differently by becoming more efficient at moving oxygen around our lungs and...reactions2comments
David Ball ...Well I worked in the Volkswagen stamping plant for years we started working on doors from Germany that they had a problem...reactions1reply
Trouble Sleeping...I don't know what is happening to me. The last week I got all ready for bed but can't sleep. When I...reactions8comments
3 week countdown until......My first grandson's countdown to birthday!! I've tried hard every day to get whatever exercise I can in. Have kept to my...reactions6comments
Julie's story...Hello, my name is Julie I am a smoker I do have COPD emphysema and I have three nodules on my lungs...reactions8comments
OHS...Does anyone have ohs ? I’m on o2 only 2.5. And need a by-pap at night to get as much of the...reactions5repliesCoping
About inhalers...You know I know I have COPD but I've noticed that if I use my inhalers it feels like I get worse...reactions11replies
Some Days Are Worse Than Others...No two days are the same and some days are better or worse than others. The fight just never seems to go...reactions25comments
Exercising with copd...Hi folks. I have been following copd.net for quite a while. This is my 1st time asking a question. I need help...reactions9replies
Giving Up Smoking Due to COPD Diagnosis...I have seen quite a few people in this forum and on many social network forums trying to quit smoking. I have...reactions42comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery ...Has anyone had this surgery or the valve surgery. My Dr thinks I should have the LVRS. Was wondering if they had...reactions1reply
Z Valves...My understanding about the valves were that your lungs had to be bad enough for them to help. I had 2 doctors...reactions1reply
IMST...What success have others had with Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) ?...reactions2repliesBreathing
Is living in the mountains going to make me worse? ...I was just diagnosed with COPD. Right now I'm on Trelegy and a rescue inhaler. BUT - our home is at 6800...reactions6replies
