Ribcage cramps and spasmsHi, I have been having these for a few years and they are getting worse it seems. Closer to get having them or lasting longer. I don't have a pulmonologist...reactions6comments
Hospitalized...Had a 4th major flare up last night. Had gotten thru the other 3 that day in 30 -45 min or so. I was already drained and could not catch...reactions1comment
Living with COPDWhen I'm asked,"what's it like having COPD, Asthma,& Emphysema"? I give them a clip or a clothes pin to pinch their nose shut then, hand them a straw to place...reactions2comments
New to COPDI was diagnosed about 6 months ago. I didn't have a lot of problems at first. Then I started getting a fever and headaches. This went on for about 10...reactions14comments
COPDHi I'm Amanda I'm 36 yrs old and I have COPD. Everyday is a struggle for me I got winded over night and haven't returned since. I have not made...reactions10comments
I have had two types of exacerbations: acute bronchitis and non-bronchitisI was diagnosed in 2021 with both bronchiectasis and COPD (Emphysema). But my coughing history started in early childhood. I had bronchitis every couple of years. I'm 71 and the...reactionscomments
StewbyI have been treated for as long as I can remember for asthma, recently after a bad time, the doctor gave me two lots of steroids, and two of antibiotics...reactions1comment
My COPD and how it has affected my life.I am slowed down a lot on most days so I have to make a plan each day as to what needs doing the most. I am on oxygen at...reactions13comments
Have Power Over Your CircumstancesI was diagnosed with COPD in 2002. I started at 20 percent lung function. Today with the help of my amazing Pulmonologist my lung function is at 79 percent! From...reactions10comments
Confusion and initial denialI have always, taken pride on being fit for intense work-Captain on large commercial fishing boat. Yes, I did smoke, less than a pack a day, but never really inhaled...reactions2comments
COPD with Lung CancerHi, I was diagnosed with COPD in 2010 and worked full-time until January 22. I was diagnosed with Stage IIIB SC Lung cancer on July 26, 2021. After I started...reactions1comment
MrIt’s probably been 5 yrs since I was diagnosed with COPD I used to smoke cigarettes and cigars. Mowing my yard one day I kept running out of breath many...reactions1comment
MOST EFFECTIVE DRUGS FOR COPDI visited my pulmonary doctor today and he was overjoyed at the improvement in my COPD issues from the last treatment, at which time he prescribed prednisone 20 mg daily...reactions3comments
Learning About COPDI've known about having COPD for about 9 years or so, but it's only been in the last 1 to 2 years that is become an increasingly difficult obstacle for...reactions2comments
GratefulI’m grateful for these emails and stories. I’ve discovered I’m not alone. Others get down or discouraged too. I learn new things and ideas. So I thank all of you!...reactions1comment
Don't Quit.There are days when I just want to quit, but then I will come across COPD.net and there is always something there that helps me keep going. I get very...reactions1comment
Blind Going InMy journey has been long without knowing what was happening to me and the many things going on inside felt like any day I could die. If not for my...reactions1comment
Not Happy With My DoctorI also have been diagnosed with COPD. No stage has been given to me yet, but it's been six years. I am having a CT scan in January to determine...reactions13comments
Post Nasal Drip and My COPDI wake up in the morning with a lot of nasty sputum. I used my neb, but for a long time, I needed something more. I would hack and cough...reactions2comments
Never Give UpI was diagnosed with COPD after entering the Air Force back in 1973. It was minor at that point. As the years progressed (I kept smoking), so did the disease...reactions8comments
