Problems caused by coughingThis is embarrassing but I wonder if anyone else has this problem. I have always had urinary stress incontinence, but now when...reactions4repliesCoping
Unseen Aspects of COPDWhat is something others might not recognize or see about COPD but you want them to know?...reactions245repliesAwarenessCoping
What is most dangerous about COPD.Like today for instance: frequent bronchiospasms, low oxygen levels and high pulse rate. Until this is under control I am non functioning...reactions1replyCoping
Exersise RoutineAbout a month ago I started doing a low impact Chair exercise regiment tailored for seniors that has really improved my lung...reactions7repliesExercise
They say I don't have COPD. What disease do I have then?I had my first spirometry test in the summer of 2023, after I had suffered my first exacerbation. The test should have...reactions10repliesDiagnosis
Lungs chronically inflammedI've been experiencing what I can only describe as a tightness/pain in my lungs. I haven't responded to symbicort after several months...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Yesterday my new pulmonologist had great newsShe said there were no signs of emphysema on either my chest or lung cts She showed me the xrays and explained...reactions8repliesAwarenessMental HealthNewly Diagnosed
Always out of breath.Hi my name is Jessica I have had COPD for about 14 to 16 years now and I am struggling....reactions4repliesCoping
Copying,deperssionJust trying to deal with life when it's hard to even take a. Smal breath. Or even think about moving for fear...reactions7repliesDepressionCopingEnd Stage
Wake up Couldn't think of a better topic name but....not sure if this is normal, abnormal or just a figment of my imagination. When...reactions6repliesCopingProgressionSleep