Lung Transplant...My colleague, John Bottrell, recently wrote a terrific article about lung transplants here at COPD.net. It’s an excellent article and really lays...reactionscomments
End stage copd with nodules and 25% lung function...i have had copd since the year 2000 i have been on oxygen for 10 years now that it has got worse...reactions5comments
Understanding A Social Security Disability Denial...After the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While...reactions2comments
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial...Though the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactions4comments
Action Plan...HI folks Just got home from hospital where I learned after having receive emergency I.V. and inhaler facemask to inhale yet more...reactions11comments
Tomorrow is My Birthday...Editors note: This post was written by the author the day prior to their birthday. The post was not published on this...reactions8comments
If you could speak to your COPD…...My COPD and I go walking together… almost every day. I always tell him I’d like to walk a little bit further...reactions25comments
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...reactionscomments
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
