Intestinal issues ...Hi ! My mom has constant intestinal issues. She is stage 4 diagnosed 4 years ago with 23% lung capacity. Last fev test was fall 2019. Anyone dealing with constipation...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingEnd StageSide Effects
tips and advice...Hi Im new here and just was put on oxygen therapy also in process of changing Dr. for many reasons My question is Would it be a better decision to...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & Advice
So You're Getting on the Transplant List...So you're getting on the transplant list? Those were the first words out of my nurse practitioner's mouth! They felt like a punch to the stomach and set me back...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Am I Having an Exacerbation or Has My Lung Function Declined?...Oh my, this last month has been very stressful. My oxygen has been dropping and my heart rate has been skyrocketing. When I get up to do anything, my oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments275 comments
Drugs to treat COPD...I was tested in 2019 with mild COPD. Since then I’ve had two flare-ups that required antibiotics and a steroid. I use albuterol but not daily and only if I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Short exercise interval training...Lately I'm experimenting with short, anaerobic bursts of high intensity (HI)resistance training. Perhaps 10-12 sets. Then engaging in non exercise related activities. Later during the day, perhaps an hour or...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
Estate Planning and End of Life Choices...The choices we never want to discuss until it is too late need our attention. Making your end-of-life choices is an important part of living. We are all going to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Palliative Care Form...At the suggestion of my pulmonologist I met with a palliative care MD. I thought it was going to be more of how to deal with COPD. What it was...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
excruciating rib pain...how do you deal with waves of horrid rib cramp pain?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
To Swim or Not To Swim......I have begun a swimming exercise class at our local YMCA. I take a deep water class in the cool pool and I do A-chi in the warm water pool...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
More Changes Appear...Have you noticed as time goes by we notice more changes? I have already written about how my sleep pattern has changed. I also have noticed my eating pattern has...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
5 Medicines to Keep Your Heart Healthy...Of all the people living with COPD, 20% also have a heart failure (HF) diagnosis. Likewise, people with COPD have a 4.5 times greater risk of developing HF than the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New issues...I was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis two years ago . I'm recovering from back surgery now and I'm off work . My question is I've been having issues with almost...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Tai Chi and COPD...We have all heard of the benefits of mind-body exercise for people with chronic conditions. If yoga feels too active for you and meditation not active enough, tai chi might...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Changing Your Panic and Anxiety Outcomes...How we handle the panic and anxiety that comes from living with COPD is different for everyone. Being in a constant state of dyspnea can be unnerving. Your response to...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
No Warnings on Cigarette Packs in the 60'S...I thought smoking was cool back in high school over 50 years ago, boy was I wrong! I would love to sue the tobacco company for not putting warnings on...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Swelling...Feet and ankles so swollen. With low BP they don't want me on water pill. Stomach swollen and semi hard. I was told 6 weeks ago I am End Stage...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Do’s and Don’ts of Accepting Help With COPD...I’m glad that I learned some do’s and don’ts of accepting help when living with COPD from my mom. One of the hardest things for many people is accepting help...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
does this seem like how COPD started for any of you? is there hope for me?...Hello. I'm a 32 years old male. I never smoked, apart from maybe a couple ciggarettes in total throughout my entire life. I never worked alongside fumes, irritants etc. Since...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathingDiagnosisCoping
