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
Financial Assistance With Medical Devices...It might be challenging to find affordable options for medical equipment. Jackie discusses what has worked for her and what options might exist...reactions5comments
Blind Going In...My journey has been long without knowing what was happening to me and the many things going on inside felt like any...reactions1comment
Not Happy With My Doctor...I also have been diagnosed with COPD. No stage has been given to me yet, but it's been six years. I am...reactions13comments
Post Nasal Drip and My COPD...I wake up in the morning with a lot of nasty sputum. I used my neb, but for a long time, I...reactions2comments
Never Give Up...I was diagnosed with COPD after entering the Air Force back in 1973. It was minor at that point. As the years...reactions8comments
COPD Plus Asthma...I have had COPD for over 10 years and asthma all my life, I try to stay active, but some days it's...reactions1comment