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?...reactions1replyCopingFriends & 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...reactions3repliesBreathingSymptoms
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...reactions6replies
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...reactions1replyDiagnosisEmphysemaChronic 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...reactions2repliesTips & 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...reactions11repliesSleep
Nothing helps meI have stage four emphysema. I’ve tried all the medications , nebulizer treatments, bronchodilators, pulmonary therapy, steroids but none have helped and have just caused bad side effects. I have...reactions5repliesBreathingCopingTreatment
Copd medication and heart medication I can't use copd inhalers because there is a drug interaction with my heart medication Corgard. Has anyone else have this problem?...reactions1replySide Effects