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...reactions2comments
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
COPD & MOUTH ULCERS...After having recurring mouth ulcers for nine years I have at last found relief. I was prescribed a tetracycline mouth wash from...reactions3comments
Spring Travel is Around the Corner!...Traveling during the icy and snowy winter can make anyone want to hibernate, and getting out of the house is even more...reactionscomments
Lung Transplants And COPD...Getting a lung transplant is an option for some people living with COPD. So, what exactly does this entail? What are the...reactionscomments
What's In Your Pocket?...A few weeks ago, tears trickled out my eyes. With dry eyes, that doesn’t happen easily. Later when I talked to my...reactions7comments
Geibman's Story...Over the past several years I developed a nighttime hacking cough but was able to calm it with Delsym. Last summer I...reactions1comment
Women and COPD: How Is It Different?...March is Women's History Month and March 8th is International Women's Day, so I thought I would use these events as a...reactions4comments
Supplemental Oxygen May Not Always Be the Best COPD Treatment...Supplemental oxygen is part of the standard and accepted treatment methods for people who have COPD. However, oxygen may not be the...reactions2comments
The Power Is Out...It’s the middle of the night and the power goes out. Are you ready? You’re wondering how I know? It just happened...reactionscomments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Promise for Managing COPD Anxiety...Anxiety is a well-known byproduct of having COPD. Not every person with COPD will experience full-blown anxiety, but is it surprising that...reactionscomments
Alfiebow's Story...I am 69 & have chronic COPD. In clinic on the 7th Jan 19 my stats were 94-96 despite a chest infection...reactions3comments
Home Oxygen Delivery Devices...Some people with COPD have low oxygen levels. This may require them to need oxygen at home. If you require oxygen, you’ll...reactions5comments
Odds & Ends...From speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactionscomments
Odds & Ends (Part 2)...From speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactions4comments
