New here but not to COPDLast week I had a really bad flare-up of my COPD this is my first time on o2 I am winded most of the time when I was in the...reactions3replies
Living/Dying with COPDDoes anyone else just feel like dying, asap, due to this condition? I mean, we can no longer really live anymore,we know it's never going to get better or be...reactions27repliesCoping
Urgent advice is needed for our elderly mum with COPD placed on end of life medsUrgent advice is needed, especially independent medical advice, and legal regarding our elderly mum. Our mum has just turned 80 and has had COPD around 10 years, as well as...reactions2repliesHospice & Palliative CareCaregivingEnd Stage
My Exciting Oxygen DayWell, I started out night before last with relatively calm and mediocre plans for yesterday, but that quickly went South early – at 0400! I was sleeping soundly, which is...reactions30repliesBreathing
PulmonologistI have severe COPD. I have read in some of your forums about having a Pulmonologist, My PCP. Has never mentioned seeing one, never really talked to me about any...reactions11replies
Medicare part DI just started my Medicare Part A and B-pay for a secondary ins and also a part D plan. For the last few years I have had BCN and I...reactions9repliesCost
Portable battery operated concentratorDoes anyone know of a repair shop for the battery operated concentrator? I'm in Joplin, Mo. Thanks...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
What is the best portable nebulizer?I am almost at Stage 4 COPD, but believe it or not, still active despite gasping just walking to the mailbox. My wife and I would like to do some...reactions3repliesTreatmentEmphysemaTravel
Taking your meds. Having COPD…I have to wake up every three hours through out the night to take my meds. I have an alarm to wake me, but I’m so tired of not getting...reactions3repliesEmphysema
LUNG SCAR TISSUE DUE TO DVTIN 2002, I SLIPPED AND BROKE(COMPOUND) MY WRIST. BECAUSE OF MY AGE(69), FAILURE TO FLUSH THE OPENING, AND INVASIVE SURGERY, I CONTRACTED DEEP VEIN TROMBOSIS AND ALMOST DIED. MINUTE BLOOD...reactions1replyBreathing