Can I Apply for Disability if I Have COPD?...I didn’t answer that question fully in the first article. When I applied for disability in 2011, the main requirement for someone...reactions12comments
What next?...I'm a 68 y/o male and have had COPD for a few years. I had an exacerbation in 2018 that cleared up...reactions1replyEmphysemaBreathingFlares
COPD questions and request advice and help...Hi to all. I was originally diagnosed with COPD when I went to a primary care clinic but their test was just...reactions2repliesCoping
Hi to all...I had a letter from hospital saying that I have obstructive lung defect which I presume is Copd my husband has copd...reactions1replyCoping
What next?...I'm a 68 y/o male and have had COPD for a few years. I had an exacerbation in 2018 that cleared up...reactions1replyFlares SymptomsEmphysema
Hospitalized follow up, anxiety, coping,venting...So got discharged on Saturday 14th after 4 day hospital stay. Opened mail on Sunday from my insurance. Dated jan 14th it...reactions1comment
New Compound May Make Rescue Inhalers Work Better...As a self-professed nerd, I am constantly reading research articles. Today I came across a very interesting article. This is one of...reactions2comments
Rehab clinic...Has anyone been to a rehab centre for copd.My doctor has referred me and I would like to know if anyone has...reactions17repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Has anyone heard of actelactisis??...I'm new here and am awaiting to be officially diagnosed with COPD. My partner and I have had a rough couple of...reactions8repliesBreathing
recovering after a flareup...How long does it take to feel normal again after a flareup? Finished 10 days of antibiotics 2 weeks ago but still...reactions5replies
zephyr valves...Hello, I am a 64 yr. old male in stage 3 COPD. I have been evaluated for zephyr valves but I was...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Bringing Awareness: Part 2...You can find part one of this story here. It’s not enough that we have to be aware of our physical and...reactions1comment
Has anyone heard of pneumonitis, which is very similar to COPD?...I am newly diagnosed with hypersensitivity chronic pneumonitis, not to be confused with pneumonia. The symptoms are very similar to COPD--shortness of...reactions19repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentSymptoms
Ribcage cramps and spasms...Hi, I have been having these for a few years and they are getting worse it seems. Closer to get having them...reactions6comments
Pneumonia Yes it was so WORTH IT!...just got out of the hospital after a small two day stay with pneumonia and I feel it was worth having it...reactions5repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTravel
I have 12 years knowingly have COPD Emphysema ...What I don't understand is the best why to keep breathing. Is exercise the best practice! Is it walking, light upper body...reactions2repliesBreathing
Caring for mom...It’s 1:16 am and I’m writing this after finishing the household chores my mom once was able to do for herself. My...reactions2repliesBreathingTips & AdviceCoping
Tubing for 02...Today I tripped again on my 02 tubing that is on the floor the length of the house. Was able to catch...reactions1reply
Are We Cleaning Our Supplies Properly?...I have learned many new things over the years while living with COPD. Every time I think I have learned it, here...reactions42comments
