Living with End Stage EmphysemaDuring my last hospital visit in May, one of the pulmonary doctors told me I had end-stage emphysema. I had never heard this diagnosis before, and got very emotional, thinking...Reactions0reactionsComments48 repliesEnd StageEmphysema
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...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsEmphysema
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. ...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesHospice & Palliative CareEnd StageEmphysema
Learning the new *normal* and how to tell if I am going downhillHi there I'm a 48 year old lady from UK have mild emphesema and mild Bronchieastatis along with alpha 1. The route to me having a CT scan was at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisEmphysemaChronic Bronchitis
Wish COPD was like a light bulb...There are days when I wish I could shut off COPD like a light bulb, but unfortunately this chronic illness will not let me do that! For the most part...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysemaBreathingDepression
COPD/Emphysema Diagnosis: What is next?Hello everyone! I just have a couple of questions. My 75-year-old father went to the hospital this weekend after being significantly short of breath and subsequently falling. His o2 levels...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingDiagnosisEmphysema
Living with COPDWhat's it like for me living with COPD.... The constant reminder that I used to smoke and gave it up years ago. Sometimes the cold stares like I know what...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesEmphysemaBreathing
Managing CopdManaging COPD isn't always easy as some days my levels are good and other well they can improve. Don't forget to use your inhaler(s) or oxygen if prescribed like me...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesDepressionEmphysema
my dad is in the hospital with COPDMy dad has been in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks. He smoked for 40 - 50 years, maybe a pack a day at times at the most. I know...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageTips & Advice
What are some tips or medications that can help with advanced copd painMy doctor doesn’t want to talk about the pain and the pain is worse than not being able to breathe very well it makes me not want to move. When...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysema