Active 3 days agoThey say I don't have COPD. What disease do I have then?I had my first spirometry test in the summer of 2023, after I had suffered my first exacerbation. The test should have shown that I did not have COPD. I...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
never tested for COPDI was never tested for COPD, I was just told offhandedly that I had it because I had gotten bronchitis again. Here I am with bronchitis again, I believe it...reactions14repliesDiagnosisTreatment
Being grateful can be difficult. What are you grateful for despite your COPD diagnosis?...reactions28repliesMental HealthDiagnosisCoping
Worried I have copdWhat can I do if COPD shows up on a chest x ray ? I know I had signs of it a couple of years ago but coughing lately has...reactions5repliesDiagnosisCopingDepression
Stage 4 copd with cfI think I'm at the end and there is no help for me. I'm on 10 liters of oxygen my life is horrible....reactions2repliesDiagnosis
What are the first signs of COPD?Hi I've just had a chest x-ray & I'm worried I might have COPD can anyone advise ?...reactions1replyDiagnosis
COPD and Young PeopleWhat are some unique challenges young people face when diagnosed with COPD, and how can they best manage their condition at a younger age?...reactions7repliesDiagnosisTips & Advice
Diagnosis for COPD Hi, I am an active 66 year old male I was sent for a routine chest X-ray around 3 months ago and my doctor suspected that I have mild COPD...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Chest discomfort Just getting over flares up. Still on steroids. Also new diagnosis of anemia. Awaiting call to get iron infusion. Having chest discomfort. Anyone experiencing this...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Discovering COPDI'm writing this as a way to validate my choices in dealing with a diagnosis of COPD... I was diagnosed with COPD several months ago. Went through the tests and...reactions1replyCopingNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis