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
RSV in the News...As the temperature drops each fall and winter, so do our chances of staying healthy. Unfortunately, this means that respiratory infections like...reactionscomments
Peer Pressure...I started smoking in high school because my friends smoked and I didn't want to be different, so I started also. After...reactions2replies
Mr...Turned 71 today made it another year not giving up.Feel my copd alittle worse as each passes....reactions3replies
COPD Triggers...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease. This means that if you have COPD, you will have to manage...reactions9comments
Seasonal Anxiety...This is the most dangerous time of the year for some. If you are like me, depression and anxiety start to have...reactions16comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Pulmonologist...I keep forgetting to ask my pulmonologist why he looks at the palms of my hands...reactions1reply
My COPD and how it has affected my life....I am slowed down a lot on most days so I have to make a plan each day as to what needs...reactions13comments
How Do You Feel About the Word “COPDer”?...At my work, we often refer to our COPD patients as “COPDers.” It seems to be a term that is often used...reactions42comments
COPD Delirium...Hi guys. Not really having time to elaborate but. This might be approaching the end of the line for my mom. I'm...reactions7repliesEnd StageHospice & Palliative CareCaregiving
Work Capability Assessment (UK)...Hi. I have been given a WCA date and very worried can anyone advise me on what will happen. I have been...reactions6repliesAwareness
RSV...Hi all, this latest respiratory virus has me so scared I won't even look up information about it. I just don't want...reactions6repliesCoping
11 Tips to Prevent Respiratory Infections...If you are worried about getting sick from respiratory infections like cold, flu, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), it is important to...reactions13comments
Thanksgiving Struggles...Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you have a blessed one. I for one am going to pig out! This is my first...reactions18repliesCoping
Chronic Bronchitis & COPD...Hi all, A friend of mine has been diagnosed with Chronic Bronchitis for a year now, they are 27. The symptoms they...reactions7repliesChronic BronchitisDiagnosisDepression
New member...Hi All: I am new to this site. COPD 2 years now. Up's and downs. Not nice living like this....reactions2replies
