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
End of a Horrible Year...I have been here before so I will stick to the basics. At the start of Nov. I was blissfully unaware that...reactions11comments
A New Day...Now that I have had time to digest my diagnosis with COPD, things do not seem as scary as I originally thought...reactions5comments
Befuddled...When my dad was sick, before he died, I was struggling. My sister-in-law and I took over his care at his home...reactions1comment
Wearing a cannula....Hi, I live in the U.K. I was diagnosed with emphysema 6 years ago. I am now on home oxygen. My biggest...reactions2comments
An Interesting Journey...In 2011 I had a heart attack in Tescos of all places. I was prescribed Simvastatin, although my cholesterol was relatively low...reactions3comments
6 Tips To Avoid When Quitting Smoking...So, you smoke and want to quit. Here are 6 things to avoid doing. This is all in an effort to make...reactions4comments
What You Need to Know About the Link Between COPD and Lung Cancer...Did you know that people who have COPD are at greater risk for developing lung cancer down the line than people who...reactions3comments
