COPD? How did I get that?I was diagnosed with COPD about 10 years ago. I went for a breathing test at the pulmonologist and he said I...reactions8comments
Breathing NormallyI have only one, maybe two days a year where all the planets align and I can actually take deep breaths without...reactions1comment
Childhood problems?I was born in Glasgow, Scotland at a time when there was a lot of tuberculosis going around the city as the...reactions2comments
Removal of ventolin as it weakens my medicationA Dr Baker at Owlscot located in Armidale NSW 2350 has just commenced a reduction for COPD patients. I have been using...reactions18comments
Abuse At The MallI was sitting in my car in the disabled car parking space in front of the mall when a young woman came...reactions6comments
Same Story, Different PersonI am a 61 year old male. I was told about 10 years ago that I had a spot on my lung...reactions1comment
My Personal Experience with Endobronchial ValvesI had the valves inserted a year ago in February. I am a 72 year-old woman. I am at the very severe...reactions43comments
My Stage III COPD Story: Part III was DIAGNOSED 2 Years Ago, On 2017 NOVEMBER 16Th, after being DIAGNOSED with VERY SEVERE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA and put on...reactions10comments
Diagnosis Of COPD Stage 3: 2017 NOVEMBER 16thThis began THANKSGIVING 2015, November 25th, @ Around 2 — 4 AM, EST, with a bout of BRONCHITIS from a Cold. I...reactions14comments
My Life Since 2017When to get in shower one morning and bam... could not breathe. Admitted to hospital with CHF hypoxia and COPD. That was...reactions22comments
FECO for COPDHello. I was a life long Marlboro user and up to 2 packs a day. After 40 years I have COPD and...reactions14comments
Please help. I have constant phlegm! Will it go away?Hello everyone, I am new to this and to COPD. I quit smoking in November, 10 months ago. I quit because I...reactions7comments
Goals Before I GoMy breathing was becoming more labored and I couldn’t cross the room without having to sit down to regain my breath. My...reactions21comments
A COPD Diagnosis from Secondhand SmokeSOAPBOX TIME. Getting on my Soapbox--I posted this on my Facebook page. I have to get on my soapbox today as I'm...reactions5comments
Stage III was diagnosed 6 years ago with COPD and am now in stage II. I am only on inhalers at this time...reactions4comments
NewbieWell, 2020 has been quite a year. Not only was I diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees - very painful- but COPD...reactions4comments
InventionThis isn't really my story, it's a request. I wish someone out there would invent a device that could be worn on...reactions6comments
Runny NoseI have a great deal of trouble breathing using oxygen when my nose runs. This is a frequent problem. Is there anyway...reactions3comments
Wondering if this trick will help others - ask your doctor firstI had wheezing in my throat for three years, just a terrible sound in my lungs too, so I did some off...reactions4comments
Bloating causing no reliefMy bloating is causing a tightness in the upper chest. Which feels like my throat is restricted... very wheezy and I get...reactions5comments
