COPD and Caregivers and Agencies...Obviously we are independently independent. Those of us on Oxygen know our bodies don't get enough so we need to pave and get he caregivers should realize we aren't being...reactions1replyAwareness
Starting new nebulizer...Have had COPD for 10 years. Because of multiple allergies to sprays I am starting a nebulizer soon. Will I be able to still use the Ventolin that I am...reactions11repliesTreatment
copd ...1st thank you all on the reply on azithromycin , put my mind at rest. i have a hospital bed here but cant sleep in it , keep sliding down...reactions1replyDepressionEmphysemaBreathing
Staying motivated with COPD...There are so many downsides to COPD that it can sometimes just be easier to sit in a corner and look inward. Particularly the past year, when we all had...reactions3repliesCoping
COPD and Nutrition: Managing Difficulties with Gaining Weight...Did you know breathing may require more energy if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? If you are living with COPD and are experiencing weight loss or are already underweight, you will need more calories to replace the...reactions4comments
Finally A Ray Of Hope...I'm 59 With Stage 4 COPD And Emphysema. It's Only Been 2 Years Since I Was Diagnosed But Have Went Downhill Really Fast. To The Point I Can Not Do...reactions30comments
COPD / then COVID...I’ve had COPD for 14 years. I was on oxygen 2L while sitting and 4L while ambulating. I developed emphysema in my early 40’s. Pulmonary doctor said it’s genetic. From...reactions1comment
First impression when found out was diagnosed with COPD and Starting a family while having COPD...What was your first impression when you found out you were diagnosed with COPD? Unrelated note, I read that most people who are diagnosed with COPD are passed their childbearing...reactions6replies
ACAPELLA DEVISE...I USE THE BLUE ACAPELLA DEVICE ABOUT THREE TIMES A DAY, IT REALLY HELPS TO MOVE THE MUCUS AROUND AND ALSO COUGH UP THE MUCUS. ITS A LIFE SAVER. I...reactions18comments
Grandchildren...I have 6 grandchildren- ages 8 thru 1 years old and I love them very much. When they are all over and the chaos starts I get anxious and crabby...reactions1replyFriends & Family
Slacking on Exercise...We know that exercise is essential to our well-being. It makes sense that as we age and our day-to-day activities wind down, we need a more regimented exercise routine. For...reactions4comments
Overnight visits with oxygen ...Trying to find out why I can't use my portable concentrator to sleep overnight when I visit family....reactions5replies
Backache?...Does anyone on the board suffer from backaches since being diagnosed with COPD? I don’t know if it’s related or caused by something totally different....reactions11repliesSide Effects
Type of Doctor for copd...What type of doctor do I need to see for COPD? I went to chest specialist & that was a waste of time & money. I've been using a CPAP...reactions1replyCoping
Copd exacerbation...Had to go go to hospital called 911 couldn't breath,wheezing so bad almost peed my pants,scary,had another attack today lasted 10 minutes almost called 911...reactions27replies
Finding My Way Back...It has been seven years since my respiratory failure and two-month hospital stay. I was discussing that time in my life with a friend the other day. I forget how...reactionscomments
Niv ipap issues...My mum has been on an niv machine for 3 years now, she's got copd and they set her up with this after a hospital admission, her co2 had gone...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceSleep
Skin irritation ...How do I stop irritation from breathing tubes on upper face hairline ?...reactions2replies
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I was so tired. I couldn’t stay awake. It was a...reactions6comments
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...reactions9comments
