Airport disaster...Traveling from PBI TO JFK. When we arrived at JFK I couldn’t believe the walk to the exit to be picked up. The plane parked at the end of the...reactions6comments
Surprised diagnosis...I am 67 and was diagnosed with early emphysema in March. I quit smoking in my 30's! I also found out the same month that there is damage in my...reactions1comment
What We Wish the World Knew About COPD...Living with COPD can at times be lonely. In the spirit of raising awareness and educating others, we wanted to highlight what you thought the world should know about COPD...reactions11comments
Coughing...I cough constantly, with lots of phlegm. Driving my husband nuts. Need suggestions on hold to reduce or control coughing....reactions1reply
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
