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I have lots of mucus and coughing in the morning (and, sometimes vomiting). I have found a solution that helps to get me to the point where I am comfortable...

I am 65 and have been told I only have 40% lung function. I've had bloating and three rib cramps and like so many others the doctors can't explain why...

I have a problem of when I get in breathing distress, I have the urge for a bowel movement. I have to stop before I get started doing things and...

I was diagnosed with COPD when I was 67, I am now 71 and my symptoms are somewhat worse: chest cramps, difficulties sleeping, hard to walk more than 100 feet...

I am new to COPD. I have been having trouble breathing and finally I went to the ER. The doctors told me that I have COPD. I have nobody to...

I am afraid to go to sleep at night...not for fear of not waking, but of waking. I awake every one to two and a half hours. Finally after 6...

I have been having rib cramps since being diagnosed. I have also had prior history of chronic costochondritis, very bad cramping of the ribcage. I did notice now when this...

I am 73 and was diagnosed with COPD two years ago. I have almost all the symptoms in the article. I was most surprised about the spasms and the bloating...

I was surprised to see the article on people with COPD experiencing cramps in the rib cage. I've been having these cramps in my upper rib cage for over a...

I was recently diagnosed with COPD, however, before then, I had cramping in my ribs from time to time over the past 4 or 5 years. It felt like the...

I've been being treated for COPD for almost eight years, I just turned 61. I recently began seeing a pulmonary MD back in August at the request of my Primary...

I was diagnosed with emphysema in 2003 and until a week ago was able to cope with inhalers. I am 63 years old, divorced and alone. I believe I have...

Hope everyone is breathing well today. I have already written my story but I am wanting to ask a question and don`t know where or how to do that on...

I am 58 years old and I was told I have COPD 10 years ago. I went on an inhaler and never had a problem until 3 years ago. I...

I was diagnosed with COPD 3 weeks ago. I already had asthma and had quit smoking one year ago. I was given a portable nebulizer and started doing my treatments...

I am 63 years old and mine started 2015. My left rib and under breast area - I get these I call Charlie horses or spasms. Afterwards I get a...

I am 58 years old and have COPD. I was told 2 years ago. I have real shortness of breath all the time. Making my bed is a challenge, washing...

I'm 57 years old and my story started in 2005. I had a failed back surgery and put on disability from a job I absolutely loved. I was a certified...

Hi, I was expected to have COPD 33 years ago, the doctor didn't explain it, but told me he would give me something to clear up my congestion. So I...

Hello, I was having a hard time trying to sleep so I finally just got up and got on my computer. I came across this website and here I am...