The tHing about having C.O.P.D.C.O.P.D is one of the Illnesses that is Deceiving in that the Person suffering with it looks quite normal. Until a friend "says you look out of Breath"! And then...reactions4repliesAwareness
Do I have COPD ? 36 years old male. Smoke history 10 years. Just had lung function test. Copd ? Hi everyone. Just had my lung function test today. FVC 5.1 L , 116% pred...reactions3repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
I have more of a questionI want and need to talk about my emphysema but doing so makes me realize and acknowledge that it's real. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with moderate to severe...reactions3repliesAwarenessEmphysemaCoping
Back the the ERI was back in the ER on Monday evening. My blood pressure spiked to an unbelievable 194/104. Of course the visit was for over 5 hours. I had full bloodwork...reactions23repliesTreatmentSide EffectsAwareness
COPD & Spine Comorbidity and More ! Crazy CrazyWell folks, I never thought about Degenerative Disc Decease (DDD) being a comorbidity until this last month. It is? How? Well it appears that the problems of muscle / nerve...reactions29repliesAwarenessCopingMental Health
Leg crampsI was wondering if anyone other than myself have had any issues with extremely band lower leg cramps at night? I have been getting cramps so bad lately I have...reactions25repliesAwareness
Just every day breathing It's been so hard to stop smiling and I've tried everything and the cravings are horrible...reactions1replyAwarenessBreathingDepression
Heart burn and indigestionI've been suffering with chronic heartburn and indigestion anyone elsewhere...reactions1replyCopingAwareness
Out patient surgery? Zephyr Valve treatmentHave any of you heard of THE ZEPHYR VALVE TREATMENT?....If so has any one of you had this new treatment where they place valves in your collapsing airways that make...reactions10repliesEmphysemaAwarenessBreathing
How do I explain things to my familyIt all happened so fast. Boom pneumonia and diagnosed with COPD never to be the same again. Unfortunately some of my family members think I'm just seeking attention and things...reactions4repliesAwarenessDepression