Active todayCOPD LIFESTYLE AFTER DIAGNOSIS I'm 61 and was recently diagnosed with copd after a 5 day hospital stay with double pneumonia.and on top of that I was smoking over 2 packs of cigarettes a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Active todayCan anyone else identify with the following?Something goes on in my throat and it's hard to describe, but I'll try. It's like there's a gravelly patch in there and certain things get caught on it and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesBreathing
Active todayA Big Thankyou to Leon, for all the work you have done within the Copd community.XHi Everybody, I would just like to say a big Thankyou to Leon for all the kindness and being there for us within the Copd community, Leon was the first...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwareness
Active todayShower Chair A Gift of LoveMonths ago I mentioned to a sister that I was figured I was going to need to get a shower chair and removal shower head for reasons not COPD. She...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyMental Health
Active todayChronic Bronchitis and Mild Obstruction- COPDI have this. -Mucus (Phlegm) ALL DAY/Everyday -Feel like a smoked a pack of cigarettes every morning -Depressed, See a Counselor -When I run I just fill like my lungs...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisDepression
Active todayDo You Have Advice For Bathing or Showering?https://asthma.net has a very good article on "Bathroom Asthma Triggers". Many pointers and suggestions seems to apply to those with COPD as well. https://asthma.net/living/bathroom-triggers Do you have others thoughts or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTips & Advice
Active yesterdayPortable oxygen Machinewe have a inogen one G5 that has had little use we are looking to sell as it is no longer required. Does anyone know best avenue for selling?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBreathing
Active yesterday6 minute walk testCould some of you share your experience of having the 6 minute walk test? I'm new here and will be sharing more in later posts, but right now I am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 repliesDiagnosis
Active yesterdayLong Term My COPD has just been updated to stage 3. So Many Questions and No Answers.??...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
Active 3 days agoBloating/SwellingDoes anyone else suffer with chest swelling, tightness, and bloating? Mine progressively gets worse thru the day. My chest feels swollen and my abdomen gets distended....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies