Having Covid While Having COPD...Two weeks after I wrote an article about staying healthy, I sit here writing this and have tested positive for Covid. I...reactions12comments
Anyone using an incentive spirometer?...My pulmonologist suggested I try it. Any experiences on it appreciated. If you are using one and like the brand, please recommend?...reactions13repliesTreatmentBreathingExercise
Welcome to the Book of 2023...As much as I love the holidays, it is always nice to know they are coming to an end. There is too...reactions8comments
Humidifiers and essential oil vaporizers...Happy New Year everyone. I've been thinking about getting a humidifier and a essential oil vaporizer. I thought it might help me...reactions4replies
FeaturedZephyr Valve Treatment...This is a new treatment for people with COPD that has brought amazing hope to an otherwise hopeless, suffocating end for it's...reactions160repliesTreatment
Prednisone use...My Dr don't want to put me prednisone because of side affects, he gives me 16 pill box but says use in...reactions7replies
New to copd...Hello,fellas! Im 38 y.o and was moderate smoker for 20 years. Have a lot of dust breathed in,fumer,plastics. I had some respiratory...reactions5repliesChronic Bronchitis
6 Things That We’d Like to See in the New Year...So, we are now entering the new year. Of course, we all make resolutions or ways to improve ourselves. This post is...reactions2comments
My mums copd ...Hello I'm new to this forum. My mum has always been a heavy smoker and was diagnosed with COPD around 10 years...reactions7repliesCaregivingCopingBreathing
Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Holiday Season...Wishing everyone a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Please stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy your family and friends! Many...reactions3repliesFriends & Family
Anxiety and panic attacks...It as been a while since I gave been on here .. I gave been having sever panic attacks that feel like...reactions6replies
COPD...I have COPD end stage and don't understand why I was never offered oxygen and have only been offered lung transplant. Very...reactions9replies
CT Scan...I had a follow up CT scan on December 12th. I got a call from my pulmonologist's office yesterday with the results...reactions6repliesTreatmentDiagnosis
Happy Holidays With COPD...Welcome to another holiday with COPD! Hearing “Happy Holidays” and noting the time of year, I think Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year...reactions3comments
When COPD Affects Your Family...Mom used to say that we put the fun in dysfunctional. When COPD affects your family, it is anything but funny. Oh...reactionscomments
Christmas Past, Present, and Future...My memory takes me back to a third-grade moment. I am in the bathroom after lunch with some of my classmates. They...reactions2comments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team...
General stuff and new to the community...Hello. I am so happy I found this place. I haven't had anybody to talk with except my pharmacist and my doctor...reactions6repliesBreathing