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Coping

I haven’t spoken on this site in a very long time. I am 62 and stage 4 COPD. Diagnosed 11 years ago. My lung function is 30 percent and on...

Have no idea what to expect !

I just did the 6 minute test with the Pulmonologist and had above average results ! Then I come home and 2 days later I go for a walk and...

When I exercise it seems to make my COPD flare up

I have asked 3 doctors about this and cannot get a straight answer. Yesterday I felt really good and got on the indoor spinner bike for 25 minutes. I started...

Newly diagnosed with Asthma and mild COPD

Never heard of COPD before so still trying to get my head around this. Currently it's mild COPD and I know it can't be reversed. However, what can I do...

Loosing friends to COPD

How have you coped with the emotional impact of losing friends to COPD? Are there any strategies or support systems that have helped you during these difficult times?...

Slowing COPD Progression

What are some things you do or have found helpful to slow your COPD's progression?...

Nothing helps me

I have stage four emphysema. I’ve tried all the medications , nebulizer treatments, bronchodilators, pulmonary therapy, steroids but none have helped and have just caused bad side effects. I have...

How to tell if it's an exacerbation

That was the survey question and I didn't see it came with any commentary options. So I will add this one. I assume that every change is the beginning of...

Only resident in assisted living with 2 tanks on wheelchair no automatic doors to go thru need to ask for assistance staff not helpful ?

Need assistance with sorting and removal of deceased and mine family items ???? Assistance info much appreciated thank you...

Anesthesia and COPD

I asked my pulmonologist about general anesthesia for an elective surgery. He was short, not so sweet, and too the point. Joe "only under the most extreme emergency should you...

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