Obligations over the holidaysMy grandson is participating in a school play at school. This is like the most important thing in the world to my...reactions17repliesCoping
Bloating/SwellingDoes anyone else suffer with chest swelling, tightness, and bloating? Mine progressively gets worse thru the day. My chest feels swollen and...reactions4replies
Copying,deperssionJust trying to deal with life when it's hard to even take a. Smal breath. Or even think about moving for fear...reactions8repliesDepressionCopingEnd Stage
Nebulizer Good or bad to help keep my lungs moist and help ease the discomfort and help my breathing as my Dr said...reactions6repliesTreatment
I'm doing really good but I'm scaredMy pulmonologist has yet to say. "You have copd." She put it on my chart explaining that the drug she gave me...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
And now another Week in the hospital!Just got home Tuesday night from another five-day hospital stay. This time it was acute respiratory failure from COPD. I'm fired up...reactions1replyEmphysema
Nebulizer treatment What are the most effective medications used in nebulizer treatments for very advanced emphysema? I do not want steroids! Currently using Brovana...reactions3repliesEmphysema
Welcome to the Memory WallThe passing of a friend, family member, or community member can be incredibly difficult, but remembering can be a powerful tool. It...reactions18repliesCoping
Pursed lip breathing instructionsThere are some online COPD resources that provide instructions for pursed lip breathing that aren't the same as I've read on other...reactions5repliesBreathing
do you know your triggers?I was diagnosed 10 years ago, but it is only the last two years that I have been an invalid. when people...reactions5repliesTriggers