Active 4 days agoNurse Practitioner said I'm "too young" to have COPDI'm 42 and recently took a PFT and the FEV1/FVC was 0.69, non-reversible. I also took a bronchial challenge that may indicate I have some amount of asthma. The nurse...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosis
Active 7 days agostiffness in chestI have a tightness in between my breast bone when breathing in other times I feel like I am wearing a brick when I bend. I was diagnosed last year...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
Active 7 days agoRecommendations for portable oxygenI am seeing many ads for different portable oxygen. I'm wondering if anyone knows the advantage and disadvantages of them and which have you found the best....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & Advice
Active 8 days agoCOPD 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 Comments7 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Active 8 days agomy doctor diagnosed me with COPDI had flu and then bronchitis. This has been going on about a month. Was given prednisone two times, pulicort twice a day and an albuterol nebulizer . Still not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedCOPD LearningsWhat is something YOU didn't know about COPD that you have since learned?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments82 repliesAwarenessCoping
Mobility Aids for COPDHave you used a mobility aid (walker, scooter, cane, etc.) in your COPD journey? Has it been helpful?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments37 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Chronic 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
Portable 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
Bloating/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