How to decide on appointments.This may sound crazy, but having COPD, never really know how long one has left! Especially when in golden years already! I have survived lung cancer now for 8 years...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwareness
I have lots of sticky phlegm especially with the cold weatherPhlegm so sticky and lots of it once I clear it.it comes back straight away .I use menthol (vick) and albas oil helps me breath.i have had a cardiac arrest...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingDepressionAwareness
Am I just being unrealistic?Hi, Ok I am glad to have found this sight. I am married and my spouse Dan has COPD. he was told this 10 yrs ago. He is now retired...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCaregivingEnd StageAwareness
My Wall of DenialShould my nickname be Jericho? Hmmm. I suppose I could admit, out loud, even, that I have always sort of played games with myself by hiding problems from those around...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
COPD and Oxygen I have Copd and emphysema with chronic bronchitis,heart failure, with AF ( Aortal fibrillation) long term 24 hours a day Oxygen,I have a Bi pap machine,I use everynight because I...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCopingAwarenessHealthcare Team
What the heck?Sunday was the 10th day of a 10 day streak of "bad days". I couldn't take it anymore so checked myself in to the hospital. I should say I'm a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsAwarenessBreathing
TV or What's on your dvr?I worked for Comcast cable for 13 years as a installer. I have both loved and hated TV in my 64 years. We use it for entertainment, light, background noise...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwarenessCoping
Concentrator pooped out!Just a tip for concentrator users. I am on the concentrator 24-7, bottle only when going out. I have had been using the concentrator for 12 years so we understand...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwareness
COPD Hi I’m Ruth In April of 22 I was diagnosed with stage 4 COPD I am fortunate that I’m not having breathing issues , I’m taking all my meds as...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
End stageI visited my pulmonary doctor this week and he essentially gave me the bad news about being 'end stage,' which is always something that never comes until we realize it's...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingAwarenessEnd Stage