Dealing With Other Illness...Have you found that after your diagnosis of COPD you now start to have other illnesses creep in? Or maybe you had other illnesses and COPD came along with them?...reactions11comments
What Is the Office of Aging?...Two years ago at age 65, I qualified for Medicare. In order to “get it right,” I called on an expert. Her name was Sandy and she worked at the...reactionscomments
The Importance of a Doctor and Others in Treating COPD...Once upon a time, back in my day, there was one doctor for everything. At that time, in my area anyway, the doctor was male. When I was called to...reactionscomments
COPD and Hallusantions...I have Emphasema and Cronic bronchitis and I experience hallucinations. I usually experience them right before I get hospitalized. This last episode there was physical contact, not bad. I know...reactions6repliesMental Health
New to COPD...Well, I have had minor breathing issues for years. Initially I thought I was out of shape, then for being overweight (I could not exercise), then I went to the...reactions5repliesDiagnosisCoping
Treatment effectiveness...How do you know if your current inhaler is working well? Will I always feel slightly short of breath?...reactions5repliesBreathingEmphysemaTreatment
Deciphering Spirometry test results...I would like a second or even third opinion on the results of my Spirometry test. First time I took the test 2 years ago one doc told me “good...reactions1replyTreatment
Forest Bathing...By definition, forest bathing is immersing yourself in nature in a mindful way. The term (shinrin-yoku) originated in Japan, acknowledging that time spent with nature relieves stress and is very...reactions3comments
What has been your experience navigating the healthcare system as someone with COPD?...Have you had a positive or negative experience? Let us know in the comments below!...reactions10repliesHealthcare Team
Spirometry test...Is a test at a doctors office accurate or shout the test be done by a respiratory doctor? Thanks...reactions2repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosis
The Little Things...Standing in the kitchen and looking out the kitchen window, I feel a burst of joy. One that comes when I am out in nature. I feel such peace. The...reactions13comments
Oxygen & walking...If you are put on oxygen does it help for taking a walk? What other differences does it make to your COPD? Thanks...reactions12repliesBreathingExercise
Update on Dan...Hi all, I have gotten so many replies to my last post I want to let you know we saw Dans' Pulmonary Dr today. His lungs have stayed the same...reactions4repliesAwarenessDepressionEnd Stage
COPD PT...I'm stage four COPD, 24% capacity, on 4 litres of oxygen. My DR has referred me for pulmonary PT. Has anyone tried this PT and the outcomes and value of...reactions1replyBreathing
Trelegy for moderate Copd ...It’s so expensive. Anyone tried using it every other day with success?...reactions22repliesTreatment
Do You Have a Pet That Helps You Cope With COPD?...I do. I had two at one time (during my COPD years), Sophie and Penny. Sophie was a beautiful rescue border collie mix that we got when our kids were younger...reactions21comments
COPD and exercise...I really both of you but still exercise. I also would like to improve my health. But it's hard for me to imagine exercise when I'm out of breath just...reactions2repliesBreathingCopingExercise
Preoccupied...Good afternoon, all! It's been a good few weeks since I last wrote. Time certainly goes quickly, especially when things occupy you. Hope everyone has had a good few breathe-easy...reactionscomments
Nebulizer...I need to purchase a nebulizer. Any recommendations?...reactions8repliesAwarenessTreatment
physical therapists...Would a physical therapist who comes to the home be a good idea for my husband who will not exercise? I feel like if there was a trained person who...reactions5repliesExerciseCopingEnd Stage
