FeaturedPets of COPD.net...Have your pets helped you cope during your experience with COPD? Show them some love by sharing their pictures here in this forum! ...reactions73repliesCoping
where to buy a portable oxygen concentrator?...Where is the best place to buy a portable oxygen concentrator? The online venders all look alike. Any experience?...reactions2repliesCopingBreathingCost
Am I in Denial?...I was diagnosed with COPD - Mild in 2018. Around same time I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea - Severe. I was skeptical about Sleep Apnea diagnosis. Testing showed I...reactions6comments
COPD new diagnosis...I was diagnosed last March and was diagnosed with phenomena and COPD with Emphysema and I also have Barrettes esoughious and lucky have not have any issues so far. I...reactions1reply
Belshed ...I always belsh . doctors say it is syndrome of Stomach or Colon but I can not believe. I fell regular belsh even when I drink a cup of water...reactions4replies
Changing Medications and the Effects on COPD Sufferers...I needed a new doctor after moving. When we arrived in the UK, we registered at the local GP's surgery and I got an appointment to see her really quickly. This...reactions10comments
The Shiny Side Up...Just like working through the different stages after any traumatic event in life, how we deal with a COPD diagnosis is different for everyone. Going on 7 years living with...reactions10comments
Long-Term Oxygen Use and COPD...Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is a treatment option for some people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This lasting lung illness can hinder airflow and result in low oxygen levels...reactions8comments
I am worried I have COPD...Hello people, You people are not doctors but maybe you might have some infomation please. 1 I smoked for 10 years - 10-15 a day 2 I am 40 3...reactions6repliesBreathingEmphysemaSmoking
Planning for Springtime...It happened last week and it is going to happen again next week. What a difference it made for everyone’s mental and emotional health. Well, I should have known because...reactionscomments
Feeling sick all the time...I feel blotted and swelled in my stomach and feel like I have something sitting on my chest...reactions12repliesExerciseDiet & NutritionSleep
Diagnosed With Alpha-1, Now What? (Part 2 of 3)...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a 3-part series. Check out part 1 and part 3! When I was first diagnosed, I felt so lonely. Not that my family...reactionscomments
Flare up...Dear all I am not a native English speaker and want to know the meaning of flare up exactly , Is it mean the blue coulor of body due to...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Does anyone have a meal plan for COPD ...My 92 year old Mum has COPD and has been losing weight I got her some drinks from GP but she says they make her feel full so won’t drink...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
My story...Hi I'm just new here. I don't know how to put this but yesterday I seen a heart specialist and he told me I've only a year to live maybe...reactions4comments
Lessons Learned in COPD Management...COPD comes with many symptoms, not just shortness of breath. It took some time to figure this out, learn which ones affect me, and how to manage them. I feel...reactions15comments
Spinning in Circles With COPD?...It is inevitable that your life will change after being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). You may have chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both, and those conditions fall within...reactions2comments
On Wearing a Bra...Men can’t really know the pain and discomfort of wearing a bra. From the time I was a child, I could never find a bra that fit properly or was...reactions76comments
What has your COPD treatment experience been like?...Which medications, procedures, natural remedies, and other treatments have helped you? Which haven't?...reactions179repliesTreatmentSurgery
End Stage C.O.P.D....Was looking for anyone who is experienced with end stage as I would like to know how long I have to live. ...reactions8repliesHospice & Palliative CareEnd StageEmphysema
