Need adviceI'm 38 year old male, I've been complaining to my doctor's for over 5 years about my breathing, chest pains & blue skin for them to tell me it's just...reactions1replyEmphysemaNewly DiagnosedCoping
Newly diagnosed w/COPD emphysema @ 34Hey everyone! So I’m new here. Yesterday I was diagnosed w/ mild emphysema based on my CT scan. The doctors were all shocked since I’m 34 and relatively healthy. Plus...reactions3repliesDiagnosisCopingEmphysema
Struggling Hi I'm realy struggling to deal with this copd , I was fit and health a year ago , now I'm tired breathless and don't sleep to good it all...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsCopingDiagnosis
Oxygen how much?Hi my mom sadly passed away yesterday after falling unconcious the previous morning. I am wondering if being given 3ltrs of oxygen could have been the cause. She had a...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisEnd Stage
Portable concentratorsLooking to purchase a portable concentrator for activities outside of home. Appreciate suggestions and or experiences with them and costs. Thanks Pat...reactions9repliesTravelCostTips & AdviceCoping
My mums copd Hello I'm new to this forum. My mum has always been a heavy smoker and was diagnosed with COPD around 10 years ago. Until now her main symptoms were chronic...reactions7repliesCaregivingCopingBreathing
Distal Acinar / Paraseptal emphysemaI was just curious how many others are suffering from distal acinar emphysema, also known as paraseptal emphysema. From what I can tell this is a fairly uncommon form, and...reactions16repliesPulmonary RehabilitationCopingEmphysema
Thanksgiving StrugglesHappy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you have a blessed one. I for one am going to pig out! This is my first year going it solo. So, I made my...reactions18repliesCoping
RSVHi all, this latest respiratory virus has me so scared I won't even look up information about it. I just don't want to know. I do this, I bury my...reactions6repliesCoping
Had copd for 8 years feeling really low all the time As anyone suffered from extreme sweating all night Feeling low Really bad anxiety every time I try to speak to a doctor they just say I don’t know his cause...reactions5repliesChronic BronchitisCoping