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
Advice...Having an oxygen concentrator is a God send. But the tubing is driving me crazy! I drag the tubing, getting it stuck...reactions1reply
Working on Living...I work on my breathing daily. I'm supposed to be 24/7 supplemental oxygen, but I try to go the better part of...reactions3replies
A Period of Change...It feels like our world is going a bit crazy! This article isn’t about politics. It’s about a time in our lives...reactionscomments
New member, kind of a mess I am...Hi all, so glad I found this forum! I was diagnosed with stage 4 COPD just over 1 yr ago. Yes, had...reactions2replies
suffeing from paint fumes...recently had major decorating done, suffering from paint fumes more so in early morning when I go for an early short walk...reactions5replies
Placement of tank...I live in a small apartment that gets incredibly hot I've been told it's because of the big blue oxygen unit I...reactions7repliesCoping
