Scared the hell out of me!I first told my story here about a year and a half ago , when I was sure my days were numbered, 3 years earlier I started my trips to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
COPD and Zephyr Valve procedureHas anyone had this done or any options. That would be extremely helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgeryEnd StageTreatment
High risk for inntrventionWhat does this mean. I am stage 4....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSymptomsEnd Stage
So confused !I am such a mess. I had an exacerbation which hospitalized me back in April. I was diagnosed with asthma in the past. They told me that I had COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFlares
Looking for active tobacco litigation (monetary compensation) for our two sistersI was born (1954) into a family (7 kids+2 adopted out) of smoking parent. I started at age 11. Long story short.....our two sisters one 66 passed away last year...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Swallowing problemsDoes anyone else have problems swallowing? I guess that after so many years I am far from critical, taking tablets, inhalers and liquids daily. In the throat three "tubes" meet...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Care giver advise for end stage copdMy mom has COPD for decades. It was originally occasional oxygen at 2 liters to 4 liters 24x7. Then she got pneumonia, now it’s 6 liters and she is basically...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Fungal infectionHas anyone with COPD ever been diagnosed with a fungal infection ? Please if anyone has, tell me about it....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
I cannot lie on my back, I feel like I am drowning and it’s hard for any test laying on back . Is this cause by my COPD I cannot lay on my back at all, it’s feels like I am drowning . I asked my doctors and they are all puzzled. I can’t take any MRI ...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesBreathing
Hello everyone I have been diagnosed with COPD / emphysema I am also new in this group so please bear with meCoping with all this and understanding the process of living with COPD / emphysema...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping