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...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...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...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...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Bivalent vaccine ...Hi everybody . I am considering to get the 4 th bivalvent vaccine by Pfizer . They are still monitoring side effects...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...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...reactions91comments
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...reactions24comments
Pain...The more I learn about COPD the more upset I get. Recently I have been experiencing pain in my ribs but more...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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-...reactions7repliesPulmonary RehabilitationSmokingChronic Bronchitis