My Wall of DenialShould my nickname be Jericho? Hmmm. I suppose I could admit, out loud, even, that I have always sort of played games with myself by hiding problems from those around...reactions3repliesAwareness
COPD and Oxygen I have Copd and emphysema with chronic bronchitis,heart failure, with AF ( Aortal fibrillation) long term 24 hours a day Oxygen,I have a Bi pap machine,I use everynight because I...reactions13repliesCopingAwarenessHealthcare Team
What the heck?Sunday was the 10th day of a 10 day streak of "bad days". I couldn't take it anymore so checked myself in to the hospital. I should say I'm a...reactions3repliesSymptomsBreathingAwareness
Concentrator pooped out!Just a tip for concentrator users. I am on the concentrator 24-7, bottle only when going out. I have had been using the concentrator for 12 years so we understand...reactions8repliesAwareness
COPD Hi I’m Ruth In April of 22 I was diagnosed with stage 4 COPD I am fortunate that I’m not having breathing issues , I’m taking all my meds as...reactions3repliesAwareness
End stageI visited my pulmonary doctor this week and he essentially gave me the bad news about being 'end stage,' which is always something that never comes until we realize it's...reactions4repliesAwarenessCopingEnd Stage
Age 32 and newly diagnosed with acosSo I’ve recently been diagnosed with copd, I already have asthma so I’ve got the cross over type called acos. I’d like to know if there is anyone else my...reactions3repliesAwarenessDiagnosisCoping
Fear of First Flare-upHello Everyone - I have been diagnosed with COPD about two years ago. Suddenly I keep reading about the dreadful first excerbation or flare-up, it is beginning to scare me...reactions1replyAwarenessDiagnosisCoping
COPDI want to know if others have problems with their finger oxygen number dropping out on them for seemingly no reason? I have not seen any talk about this on...reactions3repliesAwareness
COPD & ConfusionHello all, I had to answer questions, with respect to a fire occurring at my house. Said questions were performed via Skype and for some reason, I was getting confused...reactions3repliesAwarenessProgressionSymptoms