Noninvasive ventilator (Trilogy Machine)My husband is in end stage COPD. He has been hospitalized many times, the last time was for a month at a...reactions19replies
NoisesDoes anyone make noises while exhaling? When I'm out of breath or having a hard time I make these funny little grunting...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...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...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...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...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...reactions4repliesBreathingSymptomsProgression
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...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...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