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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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
stiffness in chestI have a tightness in between my breast bone when breathing in other times I feel like I am wearing a brick...reactions2repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
Still work?Do any of you still work? I work pt but when i have a flare up,of course i miss work which isnt...reactions5repliesWork & Employment