Active 5 days agoLung transplant Anyone here have a lung transplant? As my dr wants me to consider it. Looking for more info than what he gave me and some personal experience. Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentSurgery
Active 6 days agoQuestion ? Hi 1st , INCOME $Now being basically confined to home has anyone have suggestions. I had physical jobs and now SSI just isn’t making it . I have to eat ....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWork & Employment
Active 6 days agoNewly diagnosed former FirefighterI am a 57 year old man and was diagnosed with COPD/EMPHYSEMA over 2 years ago and since then my breathing has been short and I get out of breath...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesProgressionSmoking
Active 6 days agoNewly diagnosed very overwhelmedFeeling very overwhelmed and scared only found out two days ago I’ve stopped smoking but left the hospital not really asking any questions was in a bit of a shock...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Active 6 days agoGas and Electric Appliances ??? I’m confused. As my sisters caregiver, I have to be careful and smart for her. I made a mistake of buying a new gas stove; now she can’t cook! But...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active 6 days agoHow it effects you in ways you never thought of Ok, have had COPD and Sleep Apnea for a few years now and have had to learn the hard way in how to cope with it. Yes, frustration, yes, weary...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCoping
Active 7 days agoNew treatments for COPDHas anyone tried Dupixint for copd ? FDA is expected to approve it Sept. 27th and I am excited about it hoping for good results....Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesTreatment
Active 8 days agoDo 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
Active 8 days agoInogen in the restroomInogen in the restroom. I have the Inogen G5 which I carry into restaurants and other places and if I need to use the restroom, I use a "Carabiner Gear...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTravelTips & Advice
Unseen Aspects of COPDWhat is something others might not recognize or see about COPD but you want them to know?...Reactions0reactionsComments208 repliesAwarenessCoping