Tips for ShoweringShowering seems like such a basic thing, but for many with COPD, it’s no easy task. What strategies have you tried to ease the burden of showering?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
BulleaI have been suffering with diagnosed COPD since 2002 and following major lung surgery for the removal of a large Bullea on my left lung - surgery removed 75% of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
Scar Tissue and Spasms in the Lung areaI have lungs that spontaneously collapse and have had several chest tubes and two surgeries on one lung. I am getting some painful spasms in my side...feels like under the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsProgression
My home is killing me.I am renting a home which I am sure is full of mold didn't know it until I moved in my home is killing me how can I make my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Oxygen tubing kinking or rolling up.I beleive I have solved my kinking and rolling up. It does not trip me anymore. First I must tell you that 1) I have COPD. 2) I live in...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCoping
BreathingI have been dealing with COPD over 15 years. I’m in the end stage. I’m on oxygen, breathing treatments and a vent. Meds. I can still do some things just...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
MelindaI was diagnosed with COPD a few years ago it's getting worse and it scares me. I was also diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago. My anxiety and depression...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMental Health
Navigational BronchoscopyWell, I got home a few hours ago. Pulmonologist said he thinks in r going to be fine and that it went well. They did an x-ray after the procedure...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingSurgery
Results of a CT scanHi all. Hope everything is as good as possible for all. As you know I was having some SOB....My pulmonologist changed my meds to Breztri and 3mg of Albuterol to...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiagnosis
Welcome to the Memory WallThe passing of a friend, family member, or community member can be incredibly difficult, but remembering can be a powerful tool. It may take time to be able to share...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesCoping