I have lots of sticky phlegm especially with the cold weather...Phlegm so sticky and lots of it once I clear it.it comes back straight away .I use menthol (vick) and albas oil...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionAwareness
My Experience With Being Intubated...About two months after my COPD diagnosis, I had a sudden cardiac arrest and died at my kitchen table. Not once, but...reactions5comments
How to decide on appointments....This may sound crazy, but having COPD, never really know how long one has left! Especially when in golden years already! I...reactions5repliesAwareness
Plummeting oxygen levels ...This is my first post anywhere, my mum has end stage copd she’s been on home oxygen for a year now she’s...reactions9repliesEnd Stage
VPOD CapOx test...I’m on oxygen 24/7, my insurance company is wanting me to do this test without oxygen for 8 hours! I don’t think...reactions2replies
COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway!...The COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month! This year our...reactions5comments
What about COPD.net are you grateful for? ...November is COPD Awareness month, and this year our theme is Being Grateful for our Community...so we want to hear from you!...reactions34repliesAwareness
Being Thankful for Our Community!...From being first diagnosed and finding a treatment that works for you to learning to live with COPD, we know it isn't...reactionscomments
The Impacts of COPD: The Results Are In...For our 2022 COPD In America survey, 1,802 people answered 73 questions about navigating the many aspects of the condition. More than...reactions23comments
Yoga positions and COPD...I know that yoga is a recommended activity for people with COPD, and I've just started taking a class. I am wondering:...reactions1replyExercise
Talking to Your Healthcare Professionals...Finding your voice and advocating for yourself when visiting your doctor is important. There are considerable benefits to your level of care...reactions1comment
Moving Day Update...Just a quick update on the move. I am currently taking a break to recharge for cleaning. The movers showed up at...reactions9repliesCoping
The Dos and Don'ts of COPD Management...Learning the dos and don’ts often takes time when diagnosed with a chronic disease. The same is true of COPD. So, I...reactions8comments
COPD and muscle cramps...Does anyone get muscle cramps/Charlie horses when sleeping? This is a fairly new symptom for me and wondering if it is COPD...reactions5repliesSymptoms
COPD and Oxygen ...I have Copd and emphysema with chronic bronchitis,heart failure, with AF ( Aortal fibrillation) long term 24 hours a day Oxygen,I have...reactions13repliesCopingAwarenessHealthcare Team
Bloating...Is is part of having this disease to have bloating and excess belching?...reactions2repliesSymptoms
My doctor!...Why won't my doctor tell me what stage my COPD is at. Is there any way I can find out what stage...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
If I Had Known Then What I Know Now...I should have asked a doctor about what was going on with my lungs much sooner. If I knew how bad it...reactions4comments
Tough Love!...I went for a PFT last month. I’m stage 2 COPD. The tech asked me a few questions about my symptoms and...reactions5repliesExercise
