NoisesDoes anyone make noises while exhaling? When I'm out of breath or having a hard time I make these funny little grunting noises, it's very annoying to me and others...reactions1replyBreathing
Connecting with otherHi all I don't come on here often but really need to connect with other I do isolate from people and its no good that I do this I'm stage...reactions2replies
Singing to stay aliveI have stage three COPD, I won't let it control me and force myself to keep going. I sing songs and share them on a Youtube channel, here is my...reactions8replies
27 year old male. I suspect COPD and/or Emphysema. Very scared.For years, I abused my lungs. Smoking a cannabis/tobacco combination out of a bong. I shudder at the thought. I was taking very large hits, and even holding them in...reactions3replies
recent hospital visitI also wanted to add to my earlier comments that I found it strange to be in the hospital for something other than breathing issues, I was not used to...reactions1reply
Almost DiagnosedI got sick last April very suddenly. It started with dry cough, some regurgitation/reflux and then I couldn't breath very badly for two weeks. I felt better for a day...reactions4repliesProgressionSymptomsBreathing
Diagnosed at 37Hello community. I have just been diagnosed as having COPD. I'm only 37, and I'll be honest, it's really got me scared. I smoked since I was 18, and switched...reactions9replies
37 with copd and empsemiaGot diagnosed with copd and empsemia and 6 years and following on from that 4 years later my left lung collapsed and after trying to reinflate it 3 times surgeon...reactions11replies
Overnight visits with oxygen Trying to find out why I can't use my portable concentrator to sleep overnight when I visit family....reactions5replies
CoughingI cough constantly, with lots of phlegm. Driving my husband nuts. Need suggestions on hold to reduce or control coughing....reactions1reply