Has anyone with COPD had a sleeve gastrectomy?I'm working my way towards a sleeve gastrectomy. I've already had every test and clearance they wanted and have lost 30 lbs so far to prepare for surgery. I'm wondering...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
Do 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
Depressed.I am finished with myself and have no reason to keep on going. I am scared I am angry at what my government has done to so many of us...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDepression
Community Prompt: COPD in 2016How has 2016 been for you when it comes to living with COPD? Has it been an especially difficult year or have things gotten better for you? Let us know...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Inogen in the restroomInogen in the restroom. I have the Inogen G5 which I carry into restaurants and other places and if I need to use the restroom, I use a "Carabiner Gear...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTravelTips & Advice
Tips that works for me....Tips for managing my copd symptoms are: 1. Stay calm - when I get myself all worked up - it's harder to breathe. 2. Slowing down and doing purse lip...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBreathing
Can exacerbations caused by covid19 be correctedCopd was quite manageable and not so problematic until contracting Covid19. Will conditions return to the levels that existed before Covid infection?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosis
Asymptomatic Mild CopdI’ve quit smoking per pulmo orders. Was Told symptoms may never effect me Looking for Someone in same Situation Pretty Normal PFT...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
End Stage Woes.My worse part is where I die. Then I wonder if I will be here next week, or can I plan a short trip to get away. There are so...Reactions 0 reactions Comments32 repliesEnd Stage