Only resident in assisted living with 2 tanks on wheelchair no automatic doors to go thru need to ask for assistance staff not helpful ?Need assistance with sorting and removal of deceased and mine family items ???? Assistance info much appreciated thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Anesthesia and COPDI asked my pulmonologist about general anesthesia for an elective surgery. He was short, not so sweet, and too the point. Joe "only under the most extreme emergency should you...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingSurgery
Cough chronicDoes anyone have any recommendations for the chronic cough associated with COPD? I understand there's a medication in Sweden to help control, chronic cough, but I don't find anything here...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
I am 76 year old male and have multiple medical problems. Other than just dealing with the COPD, one other problem causes me grief.I have severe osteo-arthritis through-out my whole body. I go and see pain management monthly, and I have been prescribed BELBUCA 150mcg. per bucal film. This is a category 3...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesBreathingCoping
Hello All. I think I’m nearing the ENDWell my fatigue is insane and I’m in bed for the most part. I get extremely dizzy when up as the CO2 in my blood stream has increased. I don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Thinking positive!I just can't get myself motivated.My husband does everything for me, I know that I need to excercise but just walking to the loo makes me breathless....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDepressionBreathing
Shopping With COPDDo you find shopping challenging? Do you have a preference for purchasing online or shopping in physical stores?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Wife has missed 3 pulmonary funtion testsHELP MY WIFE CANT DO HARDLY ANYTHING. SHE SITS MOST OF THE TIME....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationBreathingCoping
What are your COPD triggers?COPD exacerbations can come out of nowhere but knowing what triggered it may help you avoid one in the future. If you know what your triggers are, let us know...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTriggers
Can exacerbations caused by covid19 be correctedLong story here but I'll attempt to cut it short. Last December I discovered that I had a-fib. I went to Emergency Room and was admitted. 2 days later I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCopingFlares