Looking for others confined to one room on High Flow OxygenI was on prescribed 2 liters and then in hosp put on 45 liters. Now it seems I can't ween off....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
It’s Always Something!Hi Gang. Took my sis a new local PCP to establish care. We liked her most of all because my sis has been enduring intense pain greater than 3 months...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSurgery
Me and COPD.😎I am 80 years old and was diagnosed with COPD when I was 78. I started smoking when I was about 7 years old. Any one of my age will...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
How do I deal with this?Hey all, first post here. I’ve been struggling with this for a couple days now and I thought posting in a community might help. I’m 36, my Dad, 69, was...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCaregivingEnd StageCoping
ANXIETYI WAS TOLD IN DEC OF 2011 THAT I HAD COPD. I STARTED MY MED AND DID THEM FAITHFULLY. THEN THIS PAST NOV THEY WANTED ME TO DO A BIOPSY...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental HealthDepressionTips & Advice
COPD Stage 4What does that even mean? I have had COPD for about 5 years. I didn't know there are different stages. Until my last episode almost took me from here. And...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Out patient surgery? Zephyr Valve treatmentHave any of you heard of THE ZEPHYR VALVE TREATMENT?....If so has any one of you had this new treatment where they place valves in your collapsing airways that make...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesEmphysemaAwarenessBreathing
Anyone had lung reduction surgery I am being considered for lung reduction surgery ,wondering if anyone has had this surgery and how it went...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysema
Constantly runny noseMy nose runs constantly, and especially when using oxygen. I have to blow my nose or use a tissue 40-50 times/day. My pulmonologist cannot explain 'why' . Has anyone had...Reactions0reactionsComments21 replies
How do I explain things to my familyIt all happened so fast. Boom pneumonia and diagnosed with COPD never to be the same again. Unfortunately some of my family members think I'm just seeking attention and things...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessDepression