He can’t breatheHow do I explain to the nurses and doctors that even though his O2 levels are high with supplemental oxygen, he still feels like he can’t breathe? I’m reading that...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingBreathing
Oh Blah Blah BlahThe articles I have read so far here are so generic. Nothing I couldn't read googling COPD. Like Stop smoking blah blah blah clean clean clean blah blah blah ...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesDepressionBreathingCoping
Supp. O2 Nose Stuffed PluggedWell it has been some time to figure this out, but I did! Being on Supplemental O2 24/7 my nose at times is dry and / or feels stuffy (plugged)...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingCopingTreatment
Extreme cold weatherPutting on my oxygen hose in below freezing temperature is very uncomfortable as the hose feels like ice. After awhile my body temp would warm it up but those 10...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
Update I am Back for now -- Stage 4Its been a while since my last post / update. Why, well within a couple days all stuff hit the fan again. First there was 2 black outs with falls...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesCopingEnd StageAwareness
COPD and Nose IssuesDo you deal with a stuffy, runny, or dry nose? What tips and tricks do you have for managing nose issues with your COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments71 repliesCoping
Need adviceRelative was diagnosed 5year ago with COPD after suffering from pneumonia. Started with oxygen at home for night time and a few hours during the day when needed. Now on...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingEnd StageHospice & Palliative Care
Discovering COPDI'm writing this as a way to validate my choices in dealing with a diagnosis of COPD... I was diagnosed with COPD several months ago. Went through the tests and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosisCoping
FUN Christmas Prank is ONWell folks it is that time of year to do something naughty or nice. This year for me was a little of both. My family has had a rough year...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFriends & FamilyCaregivingCoping
Where to now ?Hello all, Firstly, I live in the UK, so I use our NHS system which I have no complaints with. The question I am curious about is that yesterday I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping