Hoping to prevent someones exacerbationI would simply like to alert all COPD patients on oxygen to please be aware that 88- 92% means just that. For...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceEnd StageCaregiving
I'm doing really good but I'm scaredMy pulmonologist has yet to say. "You have copd." She put it on my chart explaining that the drug she gave me...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
And now another Week in the hospital!Just got home Tuesday night from another five-day hospital stay. This time it was acute respiratory failure from COPD. I'm fired up...reactions1replyEmphysema
Nebulizer treatment What are the most effective medications used in nebulizer treatments for very advanced emphysema? I do not want steroids! Currently using Brovana...reactions3repliesEmphysema
Welcome to the Memory WallThe passing of a friend, family member, or community member can be incredibly difficult, but remembering can be a powerful tool. It...reactions18repliesCoping
Anxiety MedicationAfter a very severe Flair up that landed me in the hospital about a year ago; Every time a got short of...reactions3repliesMental Health
What are you thankful for this year?We know living with COPD is hard, but is there something you are thankful for? Share it with us!...reactions27replies
Pursed lip breathing instructionsThere are some online COPD resources that provide instructions for pursed lip breathing that aren't the same as I've read on other...reactions5repliesBreathing
do you know your triggers?I was diagnosed 10 years ago, but it is only the last two years that I have been an invalid. when people...reactions5repliesTriggers
How do you deal with knowing what it's going to do to you, when your times up.I was told two and a half years ago that I had asthma, chronic bronchitis ,COPD , and in stage 3 emphysema...reactions31repliesEmphysemaProgressionMental Health