FeaturedActive yesterdayCOPD LearningsWhat is something YOU didn't know about COPD that you have since learned?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments82 repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedActive 2 days agoCOPD Frustrations!What is the most frustrating part about living with COPD?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments287 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active todayMy partner very resistant to being told what to do’Our relationship is tricky ~ no-go areas. If I stand back, I’m afraid that he’ll deteriorate and die....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCaregiving
Active todayPulmonary rehab Get off oxygen...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Active todayOdd symptom Since my COPD has progressed I have noticed an increase in burps. Was wondering if anyone else has experienced this....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwareness
Active todayemphysemaI was just told that I had severely limited DLCO with emphysema. Does this mean I have a poor prognosis in terms of lifespan?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Active yesterdayCOPD and Nose IssuesDo you deal with a stuffy, runny, or dry nose? What tips and tricks do you have for managing nose issues with your COPD?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCoping
Active yesterdayWhat to do about mucus?Having lots of congestion. A lot of coughing and mucus. What is a good treatment? ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms
Active yesterdayConstant Flow vs PulseConstant Flow vs Pulse It seems to me most people forget to take into account breaths per minute when talking about oxygen settings. For example on my home concentrator set...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Active yesterdayService dogs?I am just finding out that I have emphysema, probably pretty advanced, although I am not on oxygen and generally feel pretty good, only get short of breath walking up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Active yesterdayDoes your pulse ox drop drastically from COPD?Lately, I have been sleeping and I wake up finding it very hard to breathe. I am on oxygen all of the time. I keep a pulse oximeter by my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathing