New to COPD...I was diagnosed about 6 months ago. I didn't have a lot of problems at first. Then I started getting a fever...reactions14comments
Staying safe...Tuesday 12/5 was my appointment with my pulmonologist. Arrived at 10:00 for a 10:15 appointment. When I got back into my room...reactions1reply
COPD...Hi I'm Amanda I'm 36 yrs old and I have COPD. Everyday is a struggle for me I got winded over night...reactions10comments
Powder Is inhaler...I thought we thought it was strange to inhale powder substance into your lungs But a lot of these inhalers are powder...reactions2repliesBreathing
The 4 P's of the Holidays...It’s that time of the year again. The holly, the ivy, and everything Santa. If you are anything like me, you still...reactions14comments
I have had two types of exacerbations: acute bronchitis and non-bronchitis...I was diagnosed in 2021 with both bronchiectasis and COPD (Emphysema). But my coughing history started in early childhood. I had bronchitis...reactionscomments
Anoro Ellipta Bronchodilator...I have recently been diagnosed with COPD. I have never been on any medication for my COPD. My family doctor prescribed the...reactions7repliesTreatment
The Weather Outside Is Frightful for Those of Us Living With COPD...It’s late November, and we have been fortunate for the late fall weather. It hasn’t been so bad. We had one day...reactions8comments
Cough, syncope, hand tremors, exasperations ...Hello all. I'll try to keep this short. I have what I call, mid-level COPD. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Not best-case scenario...reactions3repliesEmphysemaChronic BronchitisFlares
Stage 4 Copd....I have Copd. I'm in and out of the hospital. I also was just diagnose with having diabetic.and I have to take...reactions17replies
Runny Nose and Sneezing...I am new to COPD.Net and am so pleased I found this site. I am sure it will be helpful to me...reactions36repliesSymptoms
Protect Yourself During This Triple Threat Time...This article was originally published on December 9, 2022 Leaving the house means braving the cold air that makes my lungs ache...reactions7comments
Portable Oxygen turned all the way up...My mom has her portable oxegyn turned all the way up to 6 (highest it goes) and she still can’t walk around...reactions13repliesBreathing
Trying to Stay Healthy This Winter...One thing we all learned about having COPD is that we must be more careful than others because it could damage our...reactions3comments
Stewby...I have been treated for as long as I can remember for asthma, recently after a bad time, the doctor gave me...reactions1comment
Depression ...Hi Everyone, I suffer from depression before I had COPD. I have COVID right now & I feel down. Any time I...reactions3replies
Things That Help Us Live Better...We are blessed to live in a time when we have access to many things to help people live better with diseases...reactionscomments
Wife trying to understand husbands diagnosis ...My husband is 62, works in a lumber mill. Never smoked. 7 years ago he was diagnosed with PMR. 2 years ago...reactions4repliesAwarenessBreathing
Help me understand COPD stages ...Desperate here for some help understanding. My mom has COPD for last 5 years, end stage. (27 percent lung capacity and when...reactions7repliesBreathing
How long do your exacerbations typically last?...I was diagnosed last year with Bronchiectasis and COPD (Emphysema). I'm in the midst of my 4th exacerbation in the past 15...reactions5repliesFlares ProgressionSymptoms