FeaturedCOPD LearningsWhat is something YOU didn't know about COPD that you have since learned?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments82 repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedActive todayCOPD Frustrations!What is the most frustrating part about living with COPD?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments255 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active todayBack the the ERI was back in the ER on Monday evening. My blood pressure spiked to an unbelievable 194/104. Of course the visit was for over 5 hours. I had full bloodwork...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentAwareness
Active todaySPo2 levels 86%Should I be concerned about low SPo2 levels during sleep? They fell to 86% last night according to my Apple Watch. I have had mild COPD for 3 years and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSymptoms
Active todayHas anyone felt intense bowel pain, as if they were twisted?Have COPD sufferers felt like their bowels are twisted vertically down the center of your abdomen? I have worked on this same theory for 3 years now. I need information...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Active yesterdayLatest CT scan.Not looking good. Doc said "very high risk for any intervention". AS far as I can tell, it means 1 year or less to go. The only thing that bothers...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesEnd Stage
Active 3 days agoOxygen tubing I am having major problems with the tubing curling and pinching. Any suggestions on what kind of tubing you use. Thank you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Active 3 days agoCOPD and RelationshipsHow has COPD impacted your relationships with family, friends, and others (i.e. dating, coworkers, acquaintances, etc.)?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments67 repliesCopingFriends & Family
Active 3 days agoCare giver advise for end stage copdMy mom has COPD for decades. It was originally occasional oxygen at 2 liters to 4 liters 24x7. Then she got pneumonia, now it’s 6 liters and she is basically...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Active 3 days agoHave 3 inhalers and a nebula for flair upsHad a virus of some sort and that led to a copd flair, on antibiotics and prednisone for 12 days but have had a deep cough for 5 weeks. Yesterday...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares
Active 6 days agoOxygen Usage and Shortness of BreathDo you use oxygen? If so, do you still struggle with shortness of breath? How do you manage it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments54 repliesBreathingCopingSymptoms