Palliative care I have moderate COPD as well as several other serious issues, is palliative care worth pursuing? as I do not want to go to an assisted living or nursing home!...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesHospice & Palliative CareTips & AdviceInsurance & Disability
talking with emphysemaDoes anyone have trouble with their breathing and pressure and fatigue after talking? I was a big talker and now I can only talk for a few minutes as after...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesEmphysemaTips & AdviceSymptoms
Covid vaccine anybody?How many on the board have had the vaccine? Did you have any side-effects? I’m still trying to decide what to do about it. I’m really scared of it. I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Anyone here from New Zealand ?Just curious like George and how he saved the cat from Covid 007 9 times in Game of Thrones 🤦🏾♂️😵💫😉🫡....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceTravel
Tip to manage carbon dioxide retention I retain carbon dioxide and have to monitor my oxygen intake to 1 to stay around 90 saturation. Most often I feel like I need more but am scared of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Traveling with COPDDo you have any tips for traveling with COPD this travel season?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTravelTips & Advice
Getting off to a good startWhat are your best tips for getting off to the best start of your day? This is perhaps one of the biggest challenges for me, as I don't 'leap out...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
COPD and Young PeopleWhat are some unique challenges young people face when diagnosed with COPD, and how can they best manage their condition at a younger age?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Loosing friends to COPDHow have you coped with the emotional impact of losing friends to COPD? Are there any strategies or support systems that have helped you during these difficult times?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Has anyone with COPD had a sleeve gastrectomy?I'm working my way towards a sleeve gastrectomy. I've already had every test and clearance they wanted and have lost 30 lbs so far to prepare for surgery. I'm wondering...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice