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
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1reply
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....reactions1replyBreathingCopingSide Effects
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions1replyTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCoping
Any moms had babies with copd...I would love to know if other moms had copd during pregnancy...reactions1reply
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...reactions10repliesBreathingEnd Stage
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3repliesWork & 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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions19repliesCoping
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...reactions2repliesChronic BronchitisDepression
For all that have gone before us....A video song I made... When I Cross over the Rainbow - https://youtu.be/wZOHBxbWSNo...reactions1replyEnd 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...reactionsrepliesDepressionMental HealthExercise
