This is tough....Diagnosed 2 years ago. Ventolin. Flovent, nebulizer. Tons of anxiety. Now the good stuff! Met a guy who loves me in spite of all the issues. Not bad for a...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Glenda...I was diagnosed with COPD, emphysema, 20 years ago. I have had many test done, went to rehab and was on 2 liters at first. I continued to work retail...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Anxiety Quicksand...Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come. They forgot to include your brain adding different stress-causing situations that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Vaccine and oxygen...I take prednisone and azithromycin daily, stage 4 copd. After my second vaccine, I had to increase to 4 lpm from just 2 lpm. My doctor thinks it’s from pollen...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
COPD History...Diagnosed in 2016. Came back from England for my son wedding and had my yearly physical. My primary care physician decided that it was time for a real complete physical...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Inogen Tidal Assist Ventilator...I've been trying the new Inogen Tidal Assist Generator. It seems very similar to the Breathe2000 ventilator. It uses a normal size cannula but instead of prongs on the end...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Living with pets and copd...Im interested in finding out if your pets are helpful for you or does dealing with fur, litter boxes, caring for pets makes things harder....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsCopingBreathing
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2! Flying by the seat of your pants when you have COPD is dangerous...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Different Doctors...I moved and when I changed my doctors they retested me and now claim that I don't have COPD. There have been no physical changes in my disease, I still...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare TeamCopingTips & Advice
Any moms had babies with copd...I would love to know if other moms had copd during pregnancy...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
MY COPD...Im new here (62) and have stage 4 COPD, Emphysema and an assortment of other ailments, nice to see people who can still do things with their COPD, walking, stairs...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesEnd StageBreathing
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your COPD Story..."I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you are not alone. We have heard people say this quite often in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Zyphyr valves...Has anyone tried the Zyphyr valves that are suppose to help release air from your lungs. If you have them can you tell me how you are doing after getting...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesWork & EmploymentTreatment
COPD Word Scramble...Can you unscramble these 15 words related to COPD? Download the PDF for the answer key. gnzeiewh rtxeoemi slgeinwl ieutfga rotintinu oabtcaexiner oicitydrmbo erscreah cuelbolymt anrtnlpast psioerratry hapestirt omligtolpuson suner...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathing with COPD...Breathing can be hard to figure. I'm not on oxygen and one of my goals is to stay that way. So I walk for one thing. One day I can...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Going Places with COPD...I’ve always looked forward to summer but with severe COPD not this year. I have an fev of 25% and get anxious thinking about going anywhere. I’m on oxygen so...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesCoping
Help ! 20 year old with Severe COPD...Been diagnosed with Severe COPD ans GERD 4 months ago (Fev1/Fvc pred% 43%). Still now I'm not able to breathe normally, i was constantly breathless for 2 months and my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDepressionChronic Bronchitis
For all that have gone before us....A video song I made... When I Cross over the Rainbow - https://youtu.be/wZOHBxbWSNo...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEnd StageCopingFriends & Family
Singing to keep the lungs going....I sing from my computer and post every Saturday on Youtube, here is a request I received... https://youtu.be/k5KbQSnpOj0...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesExerciseDepressionMental Health
Singing to stay alive...I have stage three COPD, I won't let it control me and force myself to keep going. I sing songs and share them on a Youtube channel, here is my...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
