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
Avoiding Fragrances, In the Workplace and Out Part 2...For more on this topic, see part 1. One of the most visited places that people struggle with are the local stores...reactions2comments
What is a Patient Advisory Council?...Patient engagement has evolved in the public and private sectors over the years. Many organizations including healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies...reactionscomments
Happy Hospital Checklist...I don't think there are many people who get excited to become admitted into the hospital, I know I don't. When allergy...reactions8comments
Hello - new here...Hi All...my name is Bill, and I'm from N. Nevada (Lake Tahoe). I'm new to this website and just trying to introduce...reactions13comments
Sometimes Doctors Don’t Know And Take Stabs In The Dark...Sometimes you present to your doctor with a complaint. You are experiencing symptoms. And you tell your doctor these symptoms. And the...reactionscomments
Diagnosed at 38...Only smoked for around 13 years but was exposed to a lot of stuff in Iraq. Please tell me that there are...reactions14comments
Common COPD Triggers...Triggers are things that cause flare-ups. They are usually things outside your body or the environment around you. Although they can also...reactions16comments
