He can’t breatheHow do I explain to the nurses and doctors that even though his O2 levels are high with supplemental oxygen, he still...reactions4repliesBreathingCoping
Supp. O2 Nose Stuffed PluggedWell it has been some time to figure this out, but I did! Being on Supplemental O2 24/7 my nose at times...reactions4repliesBreathingCopingTreatment
Extreme cold weatherPutting on my oxygen hose in below freezing temperature is very uncomfortable as the hose feels like ice. After awhile my body...reactions8repliesCoping
Update I am Back for now -- Stage 4Its been a while since my last post / update. Why, well within a couple days all stuff hit the fan again...reactions25repliesCopingEnd StageAwareness
Discovering COPDI'm writing this as a way to validate my choices in dealing with a diagnosis of COPD... I was diagnosed with COPD...reactions1replyDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
FUN Christmas Prank is ONWell folks it is that time of year to do something naughty or nice. This year for me was a little of...reactions6repliesCopingFriends & FamilyCaregiving
Where to now ?Hello all, Firstly, I live in the UK, so I use our NHS system which I have no complaints with. The question...reactions3repliesCoping
My journey I was diagnosed with COPD in the spring of this year. I have multiple issues such as a hiatal hernia, peripheral artery...reactions2repliesCoping
Anyone Else Have Overlap Syndrome? (COPD & Sleep Apnea)I have COPD, sleep apnea and bouts of insomnia. Just realised that there was a specific name for having both at one...reactions7repliesDiagnosisBreathingCoping
Depression and COPDHave you experienced depression alongside your COPD? How do you manage it?...reactions35repliesCopingMental Health