Okay, so I am going to give you a serious answer now. The only alcohol I ever have is a couple oz of wine 2 or 3 times a week, so you could almost call me a non-drinker. It has never affected my breathing except maybe to make it better! I would follow the same rules whether or not I had COPD. I have taken medicine that has thrown me for a loop, which I consider potentially dangerous, but never a half glass of wine. I've heard doctors say, don't mix meds and alcohol, but I don't know anybody who doesn't take meds of some kind. I think this has been an intriguing topic, and a good one to discuss with the doc if you're not sure.

To get back on subject. [Especially for the Newcomers.]

Joe as with everything, especially alcohol drink in moderation. Does it affect COPD?Well, yes it surpassed your breathing. As well as your mind will not notice an issue as quickly. A couple drinks now and then dose not hurt, but does not help either.

I found that anything I drink with an alcohol content worsens my breathing.

Spot on, John. It happened with another dog today, and I called out to the owner, He won't bite, will he? and I reverted to doggy talk and held out my hand just slightly. Worked like a charm. Yes, I knew never to run. I like the dog treat idea too. Another thing to go into the fanny pack!! Thanks for the lesson. COPDers might not be able to run anyway. That's a lose-lose.

Hi @Jael and glad I finally went to visit my brother and his wife and see the beautiful house. He has always been very handy with building things as well as electrical and saved himself a lot of $ and now he has no mortgage since he sold his larger home where he raised his 4 kids and only 1 lived at home and the RE taxes there were @ 15 grand compared to under 3 grand in this new town with no police department and many dirt roads. To each their own, they say. Staley did not go with me since it is @ 3 hours of driving roundtrip and he has 2 dogs and was not sure if they would get along. Better safe than sorry! I hope you have a good walk and Staley HE🐕‍🦺 is anxiously awaiting his outing. Take care and good job! One foot in front of the other...more or less!!🤣 John & 🐕‍🦺