I have more of a questionI want and need to talk about my emphysema but doing so makes me realize and acknowledge that it's real. I was...reactions3repliesEmphysemaCopingAwareness
Grieving with COPDGrieving sucks – looking for another place to live not helping. It’s making it worse. Like I’m trying to stuff myself and...reactions2repliesEmphysemaChronic Bronchitis
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...reactions10repliesAwarenessBreathingEmphysema
Anyone had lung reduction surgery I am being considered for lung reduction surgery ,wondering if anyone has had this surgery and how it went...reactions3repliesEmphysema
COPD / PackingWhat are some of your tips when it comes to packing with COPD? Do you handle this in small sections - turn...reactions8repliesBreathingEmphysema
Living with End Stage EmphysemaDuring my last hospital visit in May, one of the pulmonary doctors told me I had end-stage emphysema. I had never heard...reactions48repliesEnd StageEmphysema
End Stage C.O.P.D.Was looking for anyone who is experienced with end stage as I would like to know how long I have to live. ...reactions8repliesHospice & Palliative CareEnd StageEmphysema
Learning the new *normal* and how to tell if I am going downhillHi there I'm a 48 year old lady from UK have mild emphesema and mild Bronchieastatis along with alpha 1. The route...reactions1replyDiagnosisEmphysemaChronic Bronchitis
Wish COPD was like a light bulb...There are days when I wish I could shut off COPD like a light bulb, but unfortunately this chronic illness will not...reactions3repliesBreathingDepressionEmphysema
COPD/Emphysema Diagnosis: What is next?Hello everyone! I just have a couple of questions. My 75-year-old father went to the hospital this weekend after being significantly short...reactions1replyCaregivingDiagnosisEmphysema