Hard to breathe...Again I have not confirmed this but if God is willing and provides the funds, this is what I will do.... By dboyce1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Another Smoking Story...I have thoughts of yelling out loud, "No, no! Stop smoking! Through those cigarettes away"! But they probably wouldn't listen. I didn't.... By newguy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
THANK YOU, WRITING HELPS...My brother and I both received calls telling us that we needed to come in and meet with the doctor and a social worker.... By patt10131 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Really beginning to see this is not going to end well......I took the time while in hospital to write my three children, 8 grand children and one great grand child a letter telling them all how much I have... By bobmmm541 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Extreme Pain in Rib Cage...Josh caught me and started yelling for help - I don't remember all of that. I guess I was in and out of consciousness. They called an ambulance.... By yfrenchie2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Coping with copd...I took her off life support she wrote a letter telling her doctor she didn’t want to live on life support.... By Charlotte Solomo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Had copd for 8 years feeling really low all the time ...As anyone suffered from extreme sweating all night Feeling low Really bad anxiety every time I try to speak to a doctor they just say I don’t know his...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingChronic Bronchitis
Untreated dental infection and postural drainage...The doctor advised me to do postural drainage ordinarily, telling me that it will be my biggest help.... By vladimir3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Determined...I finally did and she sent me to the emergency room telling me she thought I had pneumonia.... By 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hello group...I dont have coughs, or phlem, ( or good spelling) I had an episode about 3 weeks ago going on vacation....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
Is there any validity to a claim that Dry Salt Therapy (halotherapy) relieves COPD symptoms?...Someone is telling me that dry salt therapy "...reaches the lower respiratory system and works as a bronchial toothbrush for the airways?"...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Update on Dan...He still has COPD but is not dwelling on it anymore. They have not yet called him for his pulmonary rehab but they will soon....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingDepressionAwareness
How do I answer "will you be alright"?...Hi, I was just asked if I would be alright after telling someone I have severe COPD. I didn't know how to answer that....Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
How long have people lived wtih COPD...I have just one question - would people be willing to share with me how long they have had COPD for?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingDepression
Rs vs copd...This has help him to understand what is going on and brought him to be willing to help me. These are horrible diseases and I wish you the best....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
I refuse to bow to the ravages of COPD...The first two months were terrible I had to keep telling myself shut up and just do it. I remember being embarrassed and feeling useless.... By kevinrogers6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What has hurt me the most with COPD...Then I started the sweating shaking and fighting to breathe again so I stopped my task and went back inside....Reactions0reactionsComments29 replies
Difference in palliative and hospice care...I thought these were two different programs, I even googled it and my thinking was the same as google, but what the hospital was telling me is difference...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesHospice & Palliative CareCaregivingEnd Stage
Oxygen levels ...I hear people talk about doctors telling them what their oxygen levels should be . This level is when you are not active , right ?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBreathing
Medicines...I know they are concerned but they need not be as i keep telling them ive 20yrs to live lol....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis