Scar Tissue and Spasms in the Lung areaI have lungs that spontaneously collapse and have had several chest tubes and two surgeries on one lung. I am getting some painful spasms in my side...feels like under the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsProgression
COPD & ConfusionHello all, I had to answer questions, with respect to a fire occurring at my house. Said questions were performed via Skype and for some reason, I was getting confused...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessProgressionSymptoms
Mild-Moderate Emphysema Life ExpectancyHi, I am 36 years old with two small children and am wondering to hear some of peoples personal stories and some hope I can live old and see my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingProgression
Help me understandHello, I decided to post here because I lost my father 3 weeks ago, and I'm trying to understand or make sense of it, if someone could help me The...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesProgressionCopingDiagnosis
TravelingHi, It’s me again, the lady with the husband who has COPD. Let me tell you a little about him. He used to be a big game hunter, worked 24/7...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesProgression
Looking after my DadHi I currently look after my dad who is 77, we had to call an ambulance last week for him, the first responder came and said his oxygen was less...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesProgressionSmokingFlares
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingProgressionSymptoms
Alternative Lung treatment It’s been awhile since one been here. Is anyone familiar with the “zephyr valve “ procedure? I’m hoping someone on this site is familiar with it....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesMedical MarijuanaProgression