AnxieyAnyone else having to take anxiety med to help deal with anxiety with the shortness of breath? I'm taking Klonopin in small doses....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesBreathingCoping
Upper back painDoes anyone here have upper back pain with shortness of breath? It feels like its right behind my ribs. Sometimes one side and some both sides....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingDiagnosisAwareness
No DoctorI live in a small town. I had a great lung Dr. He up and left in August. I see the nurse practitioner or whatever they are. They are great...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesHealthcare TeamCoping
Is there HopeIs COPD a death sentence or is there Hope?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCoping
What oxygen level should I try to maintain on my concentrator?Trying to figure out what saturated oxygen level I should try and maintain (90%,95%, etc)? And accordingly, setting my concentrator lpm volume? I have a SpO2 finger meter....Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesBreathing
Just a rant.I am fed up with this illness. Nothing makes me think more than I will be glad when my day comes. For me life sucks, family deserted me. I am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesCopingMental HealthDepression
MulleinDoes anyone have experience with this ? In tea form? I recently ran across an article referencing this as an excellent way to rid lungs of mucus in a more...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiet & NutritionTreatmentBreathing
CopingThanks to everyone who reached out really didn't understand copd when I was diagnosed 12 years ago my granny had it.im trying face this I'm by myself no spouse dont...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCoping
Lung percentage Anyone else told your lung percentage after a breathing test at the dr office? I’m feeling alone out here, he says mine is 26% am I alone? I know I’m...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesBreathing