How is an exacerbation like?Hello, I'm having a hard time understanding what an exacerbation is like; does it come gradually over the days, or it happens...reactions2repliesFlares SymptomsSmoking
Prednisone useMy Dr don't want to put me prednisone because of side affects, he gives me 16 pill box but says use in...reactions7replies
What about COPD.net are you grateful for? November is COPD Awareness month, and this year our theme is Being Grateful for our Community...so we want to hear from you!...reactions34repliesAwareness
Very confused about my situation I have been diagnosed with stage 3 copd, every time my blood oxygen level is taken the doctor says it’s fine. Then...reactions2replies
Cardiovascular issues I have a few...hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and 3 aortic aneurysms with thrombus. I cough constantly and I don't know what effect that has...reactions8repliesDiagnosisChronic BronchitisFlares
Tubing for 02Today I tripped again on my 02 tubing that is on the floor the length of the house. Was able to catch...reactions1reply
NIV and oxygen at homeMy mum is 74 and 4 weeks ago was admitted to hospital with flu and then developed HAP hospital acquired pneumonia. She...reactions12replies
Family talk copingI know my health issues impact my family. They are aware of my Stage 4 COPD, Severe emphysema plus other medical conditions...reactions8repliesFriends & FamilyEnd StageCoping
My oxygen and meI was embarrassed to wear oxygen to church. I managed to do it and over time I was pretty comfortable. Then the...reactions20repliesBreathingCoping
only meIf anyone wants to hear good music and see the chorus in fits of laughter go to youtube.com and look up the...reactions3repliesCoping