cleaning productsI feel some of my COPD has been caused by years of toxic chemicals used for cleaning....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
FlaresHas anyone tried the flared cannulas? I’ve heard some positive things about them. I’d like to hear from you if you have used them and your thoughts about it....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Hey, it's COPD not COVID-19!Don't you just hate it when you have COPD, have to wear a mask and then cough behind the mask due to rebreathing your CO2? Someone should design a mask...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
not wellI got really sick in December with pneumonia...caught a flu from grandkids and got sicker. I was getting better, then, in June, a bunch of us went to a graduation...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentBreathingSymptoms
Breathing How are you short of breath with 95% saturation?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
It's a bitchIf you have COPD you need to rely on doctors, medications, machines, exercise, and, if your lucky, from family and friends. As supportive as those are, if you yourself don't...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingBreathingFriends & Family
Severe cellulitis I have COPD 9 years on oxygen 24/7. I recently was diagnosed with heart failure.My question is have any of you had a problem with edema causing severe cellulitis and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingCoping
Surgery and COPDI was so worried about oxygen during a major surgery when I should have been more concerned about carbon dioxide while under. Thank goodness for the respiratory therapist because the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessBreathing
Summertime and COPDDo your symptoms become more severe as the temperature rises?...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesCopingTriggersBreathing
COPD not coping very wellI have COPD I am not sure what stage my Doctor has never mentioned it to me about a stage . I have CT every 6 months he is watching...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingBreathingDepression