Nana has progressive COPDHi everyone. My name is Amy, I have just joined copd.net in the hope of learning more about COPD and hopefully getting some advice/support from others. I am a Nurse...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesEmphysemaFlares Treatment
Humid or Dry - I'm Confused I'm confused as to where it is better for COPD to live/be in a humid or arid environment. I have read articles indicating that arid AND humid climates are better...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesBreathingCopingEmphysema
smart vestanybody tried or had good results with the smart vest...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathingEmphysemaPulmonary Rehabilitation
End Stage C.O.P.D.Was looking for anyone who is experienced with end stage as I would like to know how long I have to live...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageHospice & Palliative Care
knowing when its time to let go and let hospice manage youI was diagnosed with end stage copd 7 years ago.I was placed on oxygen at that time, 3 liters 24/7. Six months ago. I had 5 valves placed in my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageHospice & Palliative Care
I don't want to get out of bed anymore.I have reached the point in my emphysema where I just don't want to get out of bed. Any movement like trying to sit up or reaching for something leaves...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesCopingEmphysema
talking with emphysemaDoes anyone have trouble with their breathing and pressure and fatigue after talking? I was a big talker and now I can only talk for a few minutes as after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesEmphysemaSymptomsTips & Advice
Does anyone have experience with these natural remedies?The Hydrogen Peroxide inhalation and ceramic salt inhalers (Himalayan salt) are two that I found. I am searching for low cost ways to deal with my emphysema. Every July my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesEmphysemaTreatment
BulleaI have been suffering with diagnosed COPD since 2002 and following major lung surgery for the removal of a large Bullea on my left lung - surgery removed 75% of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBreathingCopingEmphysema
Why don't people want to quit smoking?To clarify a bit the question: I have been browsing the quit smoking Facebook groups and noticed some patterns: 1. they try to use another substance to quit nicotine 2...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesEmphysemaMental HealthSmoking
