Will you take our COPD In America Survey?Around 16 million people in the United States are living with COPD. To better understand the patient experience and realities of COPD, we are fielding our 8th COPD In America...reactionsrepliesAwareness
Quality of Life Lately So, my youngest son Ryan and his fiancé and her midget came to visit for the first time since last October. I've been quite isolated, with no visitors at all...reactions4repliesAwareness
Work Capability Assessment (UK)Hi. I have been given a WCA date and very worried can anyone advise me on what will happen. I have been told it's a horrible experience and they bully...reactions6repliesAwareness
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...reactions5repliesAwareness
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...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionAwareness
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...reactions12repliesCaregivingEnd 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...reactions3repliesAwareness
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...reactions13repliesCopingAwarenessHealthcare 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...reactions3repliesSymptomsAwarenessBreathing
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...reactions8repliesAwareness