COVID-19 Vaccines for People With Lung Conditions...People living with COPD face a higher chance of serious illness from the virus that causes COVID-19 and having other long-term lung...reactionscomments
Bloating causing no relief...My bloating is causing a tightness in the upper chest. Which feels like my throat is restricted... very wheezy and I get...reactions5comments
Extreme Pain in Rib Cage...It started long before I found out I have COPD, I couldn't figure out what was causing this pain inside my rib...reactions8comments
COPD Welcome Wagon...In the good old days when a person or a couple moved into a different town, when they got married, or when...reactions3comments
What Causes Pulmonary Hypertension?...Some people with COPD also have a condition called pulmonary hypertension (PH). This means that you have elevated blood pressure inside your...reactions2comments
Pursed-Lips Are Not Just for Kissing!...Many individuals with COPD experience shortness of breath, which can make them feel anxious and frightened. While there is no cure for...reactions12comments
Steven Workman...Steven was previously an advocate for COPD.net. Steven is a husband and a father of four. In his South Texas home, he...
Ask the Advocates: Irritability...We asked our COPD advocates for their thoughts on irritability and here’s what they had to say. Our families and friends know...reactions17comments
Time for the Home Remodel With COPD...Ten years and eight months ago, we purchased our house. Besides cleaning house and shampooing carpets, we haven't made any real improvements...reactions8comments
Cold Turkey...After numerous failed attempts to quit smoking I made the choice of quitting Cold Turkey w/ several provisos. Do it FOR someone...reactions3comments
My New Best Friend...Small town boy, spent my youth running the neighborhoods playing sports and only sat long enough to eat, while friends waited outside...reactions2comments
Facing COPD with God...I realized how short of breathe I had become. But still refused to quit smoking. I had tried and failed. Finally I...reactions2comments
Creating a Positive Polly...One of the most difficult things for me to commit to is exercise. Actually, diet too. Why exercise, you may wonder. Exercise...reactions3comments
Favorite Products for Dry Mouth with COPD...Everyone has their favorite products for a dry mouth with COPD, and there are many to choose from. Mom battled the symptoms...reactions13comments
Time Takes Its Toll...I have been living with COPD for 10 to 15 years. I would never give up cigarettes. I had my first serious...reactions3comments
Another Smoking Story...I started smoking in 1961 at 12 years of age. Initially, it was just intermittently, scrounging from older kids, ashtrays, and even...reactions4comments
Snow and COPD...Since my COPD was diagnosed, I miss being able to shovel snow. Honestly. Sounds crazy, I know. But growing up in the...reactions5comments
My COPD Journey...My journey started on 12-6-2018. I went to my husband’s Doctor because my feet and legs were very swollen and I had...reactions8comments
Denny my story...Hi everyone. Around a year ago my breathing at work was starting to show. I thought it was me smoking too much...reactions10comments
Caregiver Resources: Where Caregivers Can Go for Support...Millions of people are caring for loved ones who are sick or disabled. In fact, some 25 percent of U.S. adults report...reactionscomments
