Hospital admissions ...in contact with and does anyone here have the same concerns because if my wife was a drug addict or a alcoholic I know that she would be treated...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Chapter Two: My Continuing Oxygen Life...The leg rash appears to be psoriasis, which I've had all my life on my arms and scalp, but not the legs, until now. Great....Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
exercise...You may be able to exercise for only a few minutes, but you will soon be able to add more. Remember to congratulate yourself for your efforts....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Nose Dryness and crustiness from Oxygen Cannulas...covers Saline Packet (1 should last 5-7 days if used daily) Distilled Water ( 3-4 Teas per daily use) Cotton Ball or Cotton Round (That you will be...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Unsure of my diagnosis....I had to be put on a ventilator for a short time then moved to oxygen till about the age of 1....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
DX 2 weeks ago...I have grandkids to live for so I am embarking on improving my health and will be reading this site from beginning to end. Thanks, Bee in Texas...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Am I just being unrealistic?...We saw Dr yesterday , she said he is where he should be. maybe its myself who should see a counselor since I seem to be having the...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCaregivingEnd StageAwareness
Money Saving Tip - For some ??? ...Some Utility companies will give discounts to those that are: 1) aged - pending on the company could be as low as 55 yrs or retirement age...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
flares and exacerbations...would like to be more informed about managing copd flares and exacerbations...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares
FeaturedRough Night...Got some more water and I'm going back to bed now, still very tired and sleepy, shaky. Really weird!...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesSymptoms
Some Good News from the Doctor Today...They are the best medical team I have had in my entire life....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare Team
What is going on with my Mom?...After researching online, I see Dementia can be a complication of CoPD. Is this coming on?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Newly diagnoed...I can't help him physically but I would like to be able to support him mentally and help him through this. Any tips would be very welcome....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Whenever a Celebrity dies from COPD...It seems most believe we just pretend to be sick ? https://people.com/sinead-oconnor-official-cause-of-death-revealed-report-8684949...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Stop smoking...I could barely get from my bed to my living room to get on my nebulizer. So I have tried a few different methods and Rx to quit Smoking....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingSmokingDiagnosis
Frustrated and frightened...It is long and rambling if only because the whole COPD experience has thus far been long and rambling....Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
does this seem like how COPD started for any of you? is there hope for me?...I'd just like to know and understand how my life turned upside down so quickly, as I'm already considering suicide as an option, because those symptoms are...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathingDiagnosisCoping
Mornings and rehab...Even tho I did take xanax before bed. Now it's 1.5 hours later and I'm starting to feel better. Now that I'm done rambling, my questions is this....Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
COPD and Zephyr Valve procedure...That would be extremely helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgeryEnd StageTreatment
Have no idea what to expect !...Why do I keep seemingly slipping back to what seems to be another flare up ?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCoping