knowing when its time to let go and let hospice manage youI was diagnosed with end stage copd 7 years ago.I was placed on oxygen at that time, 3 liters 24/7. Six months...reactions1replyHospice & Palliative CareEmphysemaEnd Stage
I don't want to get out of bed anymore.I have reached the point in my emphysema where I just don't want to get out of bed. Any movement like trying...reactions10repliesEmphysemaCoping
O2 Tanks and home concentrators vs Portable concentratorsMy husband has moderate COPD and is on O2 24/7. We are considering switching from O2 tanks and a home concentrator to...reactions16repliesTips & Advice
Nebulizer recommendationsHi everyone, am in need of a new nebulizer mine is very old. Can anyone share what there recommendations would be. Thank...reactions8repliesBreathingChronic Bronchitis
Treatment Has any body been prescribed morphine for severe Copd Has it helped in any way ? I have been prescrbed 1.5ml-2.5ml Morphine...reactions4repliesTreatment
My friendMy vote for Predisone is yea. Have taken Predisone many, many times, I find it to be very helpful in reducing the...reactions4repliesCopingTreatment
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...reactions15replies
BulleaI have been suffering with diagnosed COPD since 2002 and following major lung surgery for the removal of a large Bullea on...reactions2repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
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...reactions1replySymptomsProgression