Scar Tissue and Spasms in the Lung areaI have lungs that spontaneously collapse and have had several chest tubes and two surgeries on one lung. I am getting some painful spasms in my side...feels like under the...reactions1replySymptomsProgression
My home is killing me.I am renting a home which I am sure is full of mold didn't know it until I moved in my home is killing me how can I make my...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceCoping
Oxygen tubing kinking or rolling up.I beleive I have solved my kinking and rolling up. It does not trip me anymore. First I must tell you that 1) I have COPD. 2) I live in...reactions23repliesCoping
BreathingI have been dealing with COPD over 15 years. I’m in the end stage. I’m on oxygen, breathing treatments and a vent. Meds. I can still do some things just...reactions1replyBreathing
MelindaI was diagnosed with COPD a few years ago it's getting worse and it scares me. I was also diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago. My anxiety and depression...reactions2repliesMental Health
Navigational BronchoscopyWell, I got home a few hours ago. Pulmonologist said he thinks in r going to be fine and that it went well. They did an x-ray after the procedure...reactions7repliesCopingSurgery
Results of a CT scanHi all. Hope everything is as good as possible for all. As you know I was having some SOB....My pulmonologist changed my meds to Breztri and 3mg of Albuterol to...reactions16repliesDiagnosis
Welcome to the Memory WallThe passing of a friend, family member, or community member can be incredibly difficult, but remembering can be a powerful tool. It may take time to be able to share...reactions18repliesCoping
smokingI was told I had COPD a long time ago just kept smoking. Quit I don't know how many times. now I have to do breathing treatments 4 or 5...reactions5repliesBreathingCoping
Does anyone have tips for someone going through their first flare?Hi, I am in my first flare and must admit I have found it frightening. Any tips?... Thank you....reactions10replies