Active todayCOPD Hobbies / Exercise HI everyone. Just wondering if anyone else has hobbies that actually helps them with getting a little more exercising in. Also interested in finding ways to "hide" the exercise but...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesCopingExerciseTips & Advice
Active yesterdayAdvice on brasI'm finding it to be more and more difficult wearing a bra and I'm very frustrated. I've spent all kinds of money trying different styles, different sizes - none seem...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesBreathingTips & Advice
Active 5 days agoSpiriva: anyone switched from Handihaler to Respimat?I’ve been taking spiriva via the handihaler for many years and my copd has held at mild-moderate during this time. I just switched my insurance and they don’t cover the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Sleeping is so hardI am looking for solutions to sleep. I struggle so hard that my recent idea is to basically turn off my Phone, Computer and TV no later than 6 pm...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesSleepTips & Advice
Snack tip helps me, i hope can help others I wake up many times every night. I started this several weeks ago due to weight loss. I keep a container next to me in bed with an assortment of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiet & NutritionSleepTips & Advice
What are some tips,Is anyone here that can help me understand why and what I should do about my feet/ankles swelling up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingEmphysemaTips & Advice
Sleeping Position: Left or Right?I sleep in front of a fan w/o O2 or CPAP. When I lie on my left side, I find that my sleep is interrupted and I get wheezy. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSleepTips & AdviceTriggers
Showering and COPDStarted oxygen treatment about a year ago. Today was my third shower in that span. It was just so hard for me that I chose to clean myself without the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTips & Advice
Major Power Outage and another hospital follow upI have stage 4 copd, emphysema, on 02 24/7. Hospitalized jan 11-14, then hospitalized again Jan 24-26. Put on 2 week course of Prednisone plus antibiotics. Still on those meds...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwarenessBreathingTips & Advice
Caring for momIt’s 1:16 am and I’m writing this after finishing the household chores my mom once was able to do for herself. My visits are frequent these days, notwithstanding the three...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBreathingTips & AdviceCoping
