Fear of First Flare-upHello Everyone - I have been diagnosed with COPD about two years ago. Suddenly I keep reading about the dreadful first excerbation or flare-up, it is beginning to scare me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisCopingAwareness
No DoctorI live in a small town. I had a great lung Dr. He up and left in August. I see the nurse practitioner or whatever they are. They are great...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingHealthcare Team
I don't want to get out of bed anymore.I have reached the point in my emphysema where I just don't want to get out of bed. Any movement like trying to sit up or reaching for something leaves...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCopingEmphysema
My friendMy vote for Predisone is yea. Have taken Predisone many, many times, I find it to be very helpful in reducing the effects of those nasty exacerbations. Plus, in my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingTreatment
Anyone Else Have Overlap Syndrome? (COPD & Sleep Apnea)I have COPD, sleep apnea and bouts of insomnia. Just realised that there was a specific name for having both at one time. Was just wondering if anyone else has...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingDiagnosisBreathing
BulleaI have been suffering with diagnosed COPD since 2002 and following major lung surgery for the removal of a large Bullea on my left lung - surgery removed 75% of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCopingEmphysema
My home is killing me.I am renting a home which I am sure is full of mold didn't know it until I moved in my home is killing me how can I make my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Oxygen tubing kinking or rolling up.I beleive I have solved my kinking and rolling up. It does not trip me anymore. First I must tell you that 1) I have COPD. 2) I live in...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCoping