Diagnosed YoungI'm 35 was diagnosed with COPD after 24 years of smoking/vaping, a history of COVID in 22 and also double lung pneumonia when I was 18. Is it uncommon to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
Cabin Fever with COPDStaying inside during the winter months can often cause a little cabin fever. What do you do to keep yourself active and entertained during the cold months of winter?...Reactions0reactionsComments20 replies
Need information Well I waited too long to call the doctor after my symptom started of wheezing and coughing. So now I’m on antibiotics steroids breathing treatments that the doctor called in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares
Visiting batsHi, I'm going to Chester Zoo in March and wish to take part in the fruit bat experience which means I will be up close and personal with the little...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTravelTips & Advice
Full of AirI am a retired 72 year old female diagnosed with COPD in 2004. My scariest moments are when my abdomen feels full, I cannot inhale because my diaphragm has no...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesBreathing
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
Why don't people want to quit smoking?To clarify a bit the question: I have been browsing the quit smoking Facebook groups and noticed some patterns: 1. they try to use another substance to quit nicotine 2...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesMental HealthSmokingEmphysema
Need for oxygen I'm a 70 year old man with copd. I have severe copd which I understand is one step before end stage copd. My oxygen levels don't fall below 93 and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
MedicationsI have been on the following medication daily for 2 years now Prednisone 10mg, azithromizon and hfa rescue inhaler which I need quite often. I am also on 3l oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE,AND A HAPPY BREATHING EASIER NEW YEAR.XMERRY CHRISTMAS,AND HAPPY EASIER BREATHING NEW YEAR,SENDING MY LOVE TO YOU ALL.X...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesAwarenessBreathing