Depressed.I am finished with myself and have no reason to keep on going. I am scared I am angry at what my government has done to so many of us...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesDepression
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
I still don't understand Docs told me that I have mild emphesema, Broncieastatis and alpha 1. Live healthy and you won't struggle too much they said. Well I haven't felt well for about four...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsBreathing
Air travel with COPDI've been on oxygen 24/7 for six years. During that time I haven't traveled at all. My daughter and I are planning on flying to Portland Oregon in June. We...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Learning the new *normal* and how to tell if I am going downhillHi there I'm a 48 year old lady from UK have mild emphesema and mild Bronchieastatis along with alpha 1. The route to me having a CT scan was at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisEmphysemaChronic Bronchitis
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
Slowing COPD ProgressionWhat are some things you do or have found helpful to slow your COPD's progression?...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Sleep StudyI've been recently diagnosed with COPD, this past Memorial Day weekend to be exact. I did a sleep study with a watch like device and finger probe. It turned out...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSleep