COPD and cataract surgeryI am having cataract surgery. I cough a lot and deeply to bring up mucus.I am afraid the coughing will effect my eyes after surgery. Has anyone had experience with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
Has anyone with COPD had a sleeve gastrectomy?I'm working my way towards a sleeve gastrectomy. I've already had every test and clearance they wanted and have lost 30 lbs so far to prepare for surgery. I'm wondering...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
Help caring for someone with COPDHi All, my mother (73) was diagnosed many years ago with COPD and it had been completely manageable however, 3 years ago my mum contracted COVID whilst in hospital which...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingCaregivingTips & Advice
General questions due to copd and sleep apnea Hey, I haven’t posted in a while, I wrote on behalf of my grandmother before. She had a few hospital admissions due to breathing difficulties, She had her lung scans...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTips & AdviceSleepAwareness
Gas pressure with COPDDoes anyone have had gas pressure with COPD. Any suggestions that can help relieve it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
my dad is in the hospital with COPDMy dad has been in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks. He smoked for 40 - 50 years, maybe a pack a day at times at the most. I know...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTips & AdviceEnd StageEmphysema
Compression Socks I am in Love ! Yes folks, after fighting with my thoughts for the last 6 months or so about trying compression socks, yet having a pair, I finally HAD to take the plunge. Wow...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceTravel
Slowing COPD ProgressionWhat are some things you do or have found helpful to slow your COPD's progression?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 repliesCopingTips & Advice
FeaturedCOPD New Year's Resolutions! As we approach the new year, do you have any COPD-related resolutions? If so, share them in the comments!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesTips & Advice
Grocery Shopping and COPDHow do you manage grocery shopping with COPD? Any tips or strategies to make the experience easier and more manageable?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments88 repliesTips & AdviceCoping