Living with COPDI am a 75 yr woman diagnosed with COPD. I am a two times cancer survivor, breast and lung cancer. The upper left lobe of my lung was removed in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingDiagnosis
Is there a causal relationship between exposure to asbestos and COPD?I’ve read extensively that if you suffered from asthma or chronic bronchitis as a child and then years later you were exposed to asbestos fibers for more then 4 years...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
New to forums need a question answered if you canHello everyone, I'm new to the site and was just looking for some information. For the past 5 days I been having weird sensations and ailments. Getting tired putting on...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Got Test Results TodayI got my CT scan and bloodwork test results today. My doctor's FNP called me. I was a little worried it was going to be bad news, because they have...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Out w Bang In w Bang for 2023 & 2024 UpdateWell folks having Stage 4 COPD and being the home choose to host Christmas for the family I knew it was going to be rough or so I thought. I...Reactions0reactionsComments38 repliesCopingBreathingDiagnosis
Newly diagnosed help with dlcoGood morning. I am new to this forum and copd. I am not shocked by the diagnosis but definitely was not aware of how complex it is. I have learned...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Unofficial COPD diagnosis at 28Hi there, I have been having a chronic cough, intermittent trouble breathing and mucus production for the last 6 months. After seeing a pulmonary specialist he has sent me for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
Question about diagnosis I had a pulmonologist write in my chart that most likely my lung function will remain stable. Since i am not smoking, my emphysema is not likely to get worse...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Diagnosis Hi I’m Andrew 🙏🏼, I’ve been Diagnosed with stage 2 COPD ‘ I’m asking if anyone has the same stage as me but you feel as though your maybe more...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Still Struggling with Coping I gave up smoking 5 years ago and I'm so tired of the struggle. I spend a lot of time alone. I tell myself I'm not alone. So many people...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingDiagnosis