What changes have you had to make because of your COPD? Have you had to change your daily routine? Your job? The way you eat? Let us know and share tips that might help others who are struggling to make these...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesTips & Advice
What are some tips for managing COPD?COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) can significantly affect daily life, but with proper management and healthy habits, it's possible to improve quality of life. I’ve been researching ways to optimize...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesChronic BronchitisTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
How To Support Someone With COPDWhat are ways you could be better supported while having COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments33 repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
Traveling With Supplemental OxygenDo you have any tips for traveling with supplemental oxygen? Are there any do's and don'ts that you follow to make the journey easier?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTravel
Do You Have Advice For Bathing or Showering?https://asthma.net has a very good article on "Bathroom Asthma Triggers". Many pointers and suggestions seems to apply to those with COPD as well. https://asthma.net/living/bathroom-triggers Do you have others thoughts or...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesTips & Advice
Rinse mouthI know I should rinse my mouth after using my inhaler but it sometimes is not convenient. What is a solution?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Grocery Shopping and COPDHow do you manage grocery shopping with COPD? Any tips or strategies to make the experience easier and more manageable?...Reactions0reactionsComments104 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
COPD and AnxietyDo you experience COPD anxiety? What coping techniques have you found helpful or how do you deal with it?...Reactions0reactionsComments35 repliesTips & AdviceMental Health
I'm the caregiver and looking for advice/supportMy mother has COPD (stage 4 I believe). She got diagnosed in 2019 and quit smoking instantly (cold turkey). I'm very proud of her for that fact and that she...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceMental Health
Concentrator “Leash” HoseHi All: question from my sister… Her plastic concentrator cord/hose “leash” is driving her nuts with constant tangles and twists as she moves around the house. Very frustrating. We have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice