FrustratedI’m 66 years old and was diagnosed Stage 3 in September 2019. I’ve been on oxygen 24/7 ever since. At first I was frightened to do anything and found myself...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCoping
Seems like one long long flareup.I got a flareup abut 5 weeks ago. It wont go away, even with meds. Hospital full, so no beds for iv treatment. Shot in the butt. Hope it works...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBreathingTriggers
FeaturedCOPD New Year's Resolutions! As we approach the new year, do you have any COPD-related resolutions? If so, share them in the comments!...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesTips & Advice
COPD emphysema and high blood pressure and coldsI've Ben fighting a cold 3 weeks my PCP says just a cold well now my mucus tastes really bad like infection is it possible I have a respiratory infection...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Concerned about severe weakness and pain.Hi, I am new to this site. I am trying to learn to live with COPD. It has been a long, tough road. I also have prolapses where women have...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Mask & machineI wear a mask every night attached to a machine which cleans my Carbon Dioxide, would like to hear anyone else’s problems with this , if any....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
What are some tips or medications that can help with advanced copd painMy doctor doesn’t want to talk about the pain and the pain is worse than not being able to breathe very well it makes me not want to move. When...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysema
BreathlessnessI have COPD and asthma Am on Trelagy and blue pump when needed. As soon as I start walking about 20 paces I’m out of breath, been to hospital they...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Lung cancer screeningWell this is going to be a busy and scary couple of weeks for me. Have a dr appt Monday, then a cancer screening on the 6th, then a breathing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingAwarenessBreathing
How can I handle water in the BiPap mask and tubing?My BiPap tubing and mask get water in them to the point that I can hear the water gurgling in the tubing and there is enough water in the mask...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies