End stageI often wonder how hard it is going to be when I die , am I going to fight for my very last breath ? As everyone on this site...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosisCoping
LVRS eligibiltyI would like to know if anyone has been refused (or not eligible) for an LVRS. What happens then? Are you just sent home to 'live with it?' I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisEmphysema
Hemoptysis, Bronchitis and endobronchial valves"I have a new pulmonologist who says I have bronchitis and that my irritated airways may be the cause of hemoptysis, which is bloody or tinged sputum or coughing up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesChronic BronchitisDiagnosisFlares
Pluresy or chest infection I can’t even spell it. I have been having a pain in my right hand side since last Saturday. I phoned my doctor Monday and he prescribed me a course...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
Age 32 and newly diagnosed with acosSo I’ve recently been diagnosed with copd, I already have asthma so I’ve got the cross over type called acos. I’d like to know if there is anyone else my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisCoping
Question on types of COPDHi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I'm female and 64 years old. I was diagnosed with COPD last November, although having regular scans over the years as I had...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesDiagnosis
Doctor sharing imformationWhy is it most doctors won't share imformation and documents with other doctors?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Possible diagnosis at 41I have been struggling with shortness of breath for some time now, made much worse after catching Covid at the start of December. Gave up smoking 5 years ago but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosis
Fear of First Flare-upHello Everyone - I have been diagnosed with COPD about two years ago. Suddenly I keep reading about the dreadful first excerbation or flare-up, it is beginning to scare me...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingDiagnosisAwareness
5 mm nodule in left lower lobeI have for the past 4 years gotten a CT Chest with Contrast for the nodule in my lung. My previous doctor died and now my new doctor said it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesHealthcare TeamTreatmentDiagnosis