MobilityI'm 74 years old, with stage four COPD, on oxygen 24/7. I've got the usual "toys" home concentrator, portable concentrator, scooter, walker, and cane, and seemingly miles of tubing. When...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTravelCoping
Doctor VacationsI have not had time for myself since my first cancer in 2002. It is now 2024, I am currently being tested for what will be cancer 7 and I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingMental Health
It's a bitchIf you have COPD you need to rely on doctors, medications, machines, exercise, and, if your lucky, from family and friends. As supportive as those are, if you yourself don't...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingBreathingFriends & Family
Severe cellulitis I have COPD 9 years on oxygen 24/7. I recently was diagnosed with heart failure.My question is have any of you had a problem with edema causing severe cellulitis and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingCoping
Summertime and COPDDo your symptoms become more severe as the temperature rises?...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesCopingTriggersBreathing
COPD and Nose IssuesDo you deal with a stuffy, runny, or dry nose? What tips and tricks do you have for managing nose issues with your COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesCoping
Tip to manage carbon dioxide retention I retain carbon dioxide and have to monitor my oxygen intake to 1 to stay around 90 saturation. Most often I feel like I need more but am scared of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
COPD not coping very wellI have COPD I am not sure what stage my Doctor has never mentioned it to me about a stage . I have CT every 6 months he is watching...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingBreathingDepression
Anxiety with emphysemaI'm having major anxiety and panic. I'm on sertraline but this doesn't really help. Is anyone taking gabapentin or vallium?...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesBreathingCoping
CopdI have had Copd for around five/ six years maybe more, my doctor says it’s stage two but my my symptoms suggest more like stage 3, and until recently I...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCopingDepressionBreathing