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
Come Along on My Bronchoalveolar Lavage Journey...What is a bronchoscopy with lavage? It is a procedure that allows a healthcare provider to look at your lungs. It uses...reactions12comments
Clinical trial...I got in a clinical trial where they went in my lungs and gave the mucus a static shock. Did the right...reactions11replies
Living with copd ...I have COPD and chronic bronchitis and asthma so hard to breathe I wear a patch so I don't smoke but sometimes...reactions1reply
Have Power Over Your Circumstances...I was diagnosed with COPD in 2002. I started at 20 percent lung function. Today with the help of my amazing Pulmonologist...reactions10comments
Confusion and initial denial...I have always, taken pride on being fit for intense work-Captain on large commercial fishing boat. Yes, I did smoke, less than...reactions2comments
Work Capability Assessment ...I have been told about my WCA and have been told they bully and intimate you and make you do silly things...reactions5replies
Getting Some Sun...Jackie believes in the value of getting some sun and enjoys sitting outdoors. Follow her as she sits outdoors, taking in the...reactions3comments
Breo Inhaler...Hi all, I've just been diagnosed as moderate stage COPD, with the Dr putting me on the Breo Inhaler, not 100% it's...reactions3repliesSide EffectsNewly Diagnosed
Boost oxygen in a can....I have just read about Boost in a can. Was not connected to COPD in any way but does anyone think it...reactions4repliesBreathingFlares
My Journey With Cigarettes...I have been an advocate for lung health, a Lung Health Ambassador (LHA), since my diagnosis of COPD. I believe every person...reactions63comments
COPD with Lung Cancer...Hi, I was diagnosed with COPD in 2010 and worked full-time until January 22. I was diagnosed with Stage IIIB SC Lung...reactions1comment
Mr...It’s probably been 5 yrs since I was diagnosed with COPD I used to smoke cigarettes and cigars. Mowing my yard one...reactions1comment
MOST EFFECTIVE DRUGS FOR COPD...I visited my pulmonary doctor today and he was overjoyed at the improvement in my COPD issues from the last treatment, at...reactions3comments
Learning About COPD...I've known about having COPD for about 9 years or so, but it's only been in the last 1 to 2 years...reactions2comments
Grateful...I’m grateful for these emails and stories. I’ve discovered I’m not alone. Others get down or discouraged too. I learn new things...reactions1comment
Don't Quit....There are days when I just want to quit, but then I will come across COPD.net and there is always something there...reactions1comment
