Stomach Pay...I was diagnosed four years ago with my specialist stating the onset was sudden and advanced. I have been hospitalized several times...reactions1comment
Asking for Spring Cleaning Help...Motivating your family to help with household cleaning can be challenging. For people living with COPD, it can be difficult to ask...reactions2comments
Severe COPD...Hi Leon, I just received a phone call from Surgical Specialist about putting a Stent in my leg that is clogged up...reactions7comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactionscomments
The Absurdity of My COPD Life...Dealing with one chronic illness, such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is enough. Yeah, well, that didn’t go as planned. I...reactions1comment
No energy!...Today is one of those days I have no energy to do anything! Some days I’m good and can be very productive...reactions22comments
Similarities Between Asthma and COPD...COPD and Asthma are two different diseases. But, they also have many similarities. Both are chronic lung diseases. Both require those diagnosed...reactionscomments
Chase the Clouds Away...I’m usually an optimistic person – despite living with COPD for eight years now; 8 years that I know of in any...reactions28comments
Lifestyle Changes Overview...Lifestyle changes can help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reduce their risk of getting infections. This is very important because...
COPD Lexicon: Pulse Oximetry Terms To Know...Pulse oximeters are neat little tools. They can help you monitor your oxygen levels. They used to only be available in hospitals...reactionscomments
New Study Offers Hope for Stopping COPD Lung Damage...One of the most discouraging aspects of COPD is that there is no cure and the lung damage it causes is progressive...reactions1comment
Spasms...I started having spasms ,and constant pain in my back and ribs , so bad that it hurt to stand or take...reactions13comments
New Member...I have copd and was on Spiriva for about a year and did not do well. Told my doctor it was not...reactions2comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)...As you may already know, lung volume reduction surgery is an operation that may be available for patients with severe emphysema where...reactions5comments
And Then There Was COPD…...So, I’m new in the world of COPD. I have spent most of my life living a naïve belief that I was...reactions10comments
Keep Reading...I read. All the time. My whole family read quite a bit when we were kids. Mostly because my Dad forbade television...reactions8comments
The Definition of COPD Is Changing...The definition of COPD is changing. This is good news, in a way. It kind of forces us to keep up on...reactionscomments
Furbabies Make the World Go Round...One night at 3:30 am, my husband who was a police officer, brought home a puppy that seemed to be a stray...reactionscomments
Wendy123's Story...Stopped smoking 1979 and two years later was told my lungs were clear. Enjoyed great health until 86. Copd hit me hard...reactions1comment
Travel Essentials...Traveling can be a stressful time for anyone. Having COPD and preparing to travel can seem like an impossible task. Not to...reactions12comments
