I have copdI found out I had copd in 2013. But I was smoking and it got worse. Next I knew I was on oxygen and I was going down from there...reactions4repliesCopingDiagnosis
I have more of a questionI want and need to talk about my emphysema but doing so makes me realize and acknowledge that it's real. I was diagnosed 3 years ago with moderate to severe...reactions3repliesAwarenessEmphysemaCoping
How long have people lived wtih COPDHi there - I'm so sorry, this is my second post in 2 days. I have my psych appointment tomorrow - this COPD has really thrown me, to say the...reactions4repliesCopingDepressionNewly Diagnosed
Can a Flu or COVID shot cause a flare up ?I Had a flu shot and felt like I might have a flareup starting. I asked my doctor and he said no because it’s a dead virus. Maybe I’m not...reactions1replyCoping
Coping Coping with COPD is hard enough, but the thing that get's to me the most is having to sleep in a separate Bedroom from my Wife of 40 years...reactions3repliesCoping
COPD & Spine Comorbidity and More ! Crazy CrazyWell folks, I never thought about Degenerative Disc Decease (DDD) being a comorbidity until this last month. It is? How? Well it appears that the problems of muscle / nerve...reactions29repliesAwarenessCopingMental Health
What can I do to take my mind off smoking?Hi, I'm going to attempt to stop smoking with patches and gum.I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on what to do when I get the craving to smoke to...reactions74repliesCoping
Why me why so young ?My name is Lisa . I was diagnosed with COPD at 38 years old. When I was diagnosed I didn't know much about the disease and I didn't take it...reactions3repliesCoping
why did this happen to me?I am 80 years old and a Musician (Singer Guitar player) i was out gigging 3/4nights a week quite happily until Lock Down in 2022 so no gig's no rehearsals!!...reactions16repliesCopingDiagnosis
COPD/Asthma The year Covid-19 hit an wz making ppl sick I wz ok but by Nov of 2020 I happened to get it from my grandson who wz really lil, he...reactions1replyBreathingDiagnosisCoping