PrednisoneAnyone who takes prednisone more than rarely should be aware of what it's doing and why it's doing that. Any pulmo doc...reactions1comment
Still learning..When I was diagnosed with it in 2009, doctor's had a way of making me think the end was near.. 50's too...reactions1comment
It’s been hardMy name is Stephanie I’m a 57 yr old female. I was diagnosed about 7 yrs ago. I went thru the first...reactions2comments
My turnI was first diagnosed 12 years ago, and did not make a lot of changes immediately. I had given up smoking which...reactionscomments
It's all about control.I'm weeks from 79 years of age and 20 years of COPD. I know the insides of ERs (A & E to...reactionscomments
living with lung diseaseI'm an 84-year-old female, in good health apart from lungs. My father died of lung disease at 54 yrs old, my 2...reactions5comments
Trip to TexasI am on oxygen 24 and 7. I needed a portable oxygen machine that airlines approve...so I rented one just for the...reactions2comments
Bored out of my brainMy brain doesn’t switch off but my body is operating on a different level. It seems to be worse for me when...reactions5comments
Older and a little wiserMy name is Wayne. I'm no different than other people trying to have some kind of life as I've been living COPD...reactions2comments
Chest crampsHi everyone, my first 2 names are Duane Jonathan AKA Dujon. I don't know what stage COPD I have ...3-4. I was...reactions7comments
My husband is at the end of COPD and CHFMy husband is 66 and has had COPD and CHF for 12 yrs. He has had 2 open heart surgeries and 19...reactions17comments
GrahamHi guys, Just letting you know, that i have been given a different inhaler by my consultant and been using it since...reactions1comment
My StoryI'm new to my diagnosis, compared to most of the people that post here that I have read. So I'm still in...reactions17comments
C.O.P.D. SONGHi folks, Erik here. Musician here in No. Calif. diagnosed Stage 3 in 2015 with the life altering crud, and couldn't feel...reactions1comment
I LOVE THE COPD WEB SITEWE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER AND SHARE OUR EXPERIENCES. WITH THIS HORRIBLE DISEASE, I STILL BLAME THE CIGARETTE COMPANIES FROM NOT...reactions6comments
Having a hard time dealing with everythingHi sorry I haven't been on the site much lately. I have found out that I have lung cancer several nodules are...reactions4comments
Be AwareOne day last week was one of those warmer winter days, an easy breathing day. I bundled up, oxygen in tow, mask...reactions1comment
Finding ways to pass timeI never expected to have my health take a turn south. It started out with a diagnosis of COPD and being placed...reactions1comment
Bored stiff and it's cold outside?The challenge is for things to do indoors during the winter. so: start painting - my 93 year old cousin spends hours...reactions2comments
ComfortAs I sit here alone for another Holiday, I find peace and/or comfort in nothing. I am reminded of being called a...reactions7comments
