FeaturedCOPD LearningsWhat is something YOU didn't know about COPD that you have since learned?...Reactions0reactionsComments128 repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedActive 4 days agoCOPD Frustrations!What is the most frustrating part about living with COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments439 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active todayHow do I keep my spirits up?Just in the last year, in addition to my Stage 4 COPD, I have developed a micro bacterial lung infection that has severely affected my energy, breathing and life as...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBreathing
Active todaytalking with emphysemaDoes anyone have trouble with their breathing and pressure and fatigue after talking? I was a big talker and now I can only talk for a few minutes as after...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsEmphysema
Active yesterdayWhy do I have an issue with a runny nose?I use nasal sprays but nothing helps. I have to remove the tube all the time. The doctor gave me meds to clear my sinus but this hasn't worked and...Reactions0reactionsComments23 replies
Active yesterdayHow often do you change your tubing and canula?How often do you change tubing and canula...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Active 2 days ago Covid vaccine anybody?How many on the board have had the vaccine? Did you have any side-effects? I’m still trying to decide what to do about it. I’m really scared of it. I...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Active 4 days agoDoes anyone have experience with hydrogen therapy as a treatment for COPD?Dear forum friends, I am asking this question in relation to the exercabation I am currently experiencing. I was diagnosed with COPD about 12 years ago and 30 days ago...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathing
Copd asthma edema in feetRecently my feet are puffier then usual ,I'm not but seems like I get more out of breath when my feet are puffy I was recently prescribed predestone and my...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide Effects
What would you share with others who are newly diagnosed with COPD?Comment your learnings, tips, resources, or (non-medical) advice here to support others going through it 💙...Reactions0reactionsComments121 replies
Medication flopsI was diagnosed 20 years ago. It's been one battle after another in the United States. Currently I have had to jump start my lungs the old fashion way. Without...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesInsurance & Disability