A COPD Diagnosis from Secondhand Smoke...SOAPBOX TIME. Getting on my Soapbox--I posted this on my Facebook page. I have to get on my soapbox today as I'm...reactions5comments
Stage II...I was diagnosed 6 years ago with COPD and am now in stage II. I am only on inhalers at this time...reactions4comments
Newbie...Well, 2020 has been quite a year. Not only was I diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees - very painful- but COPD...reactions4comments
Invention...This isn't really my story, it's a request. I wish someone out there would invent a device that could be worn on...reactions6comments
Runny Nose...I have a great deal of trouble breathing using oxygen when my nose runs. This is a frequent problem. Is there anyway...reactions3comments
Wondering if this trick will help others - ask your doctor first...I had wheezing in my throat for three years, just a terrible sound in my lungs too, so I did some off...reactions4comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Is COPD an Autoimmune Disease?...COPD is a chronic respiratory illness that gets worse over time. It is sometimes known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis. Although preventable...reactionscomments
4 Amazing Benefits of Home Oxygen Therapy...They call it home oxygen therapy. It’s when your doctor prescribes for you to use supplemental oxygen at home. It’s ordered when...reactions23comments
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
