Has anyone heard of pneumonitis, which is very similar to COPD?...I would like to bring this up topic to see if there are others willing to share stories and information on their diseases....Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentSymptoms
Moving to another State....I am having a hard time telling him how sick I am. I need help. Please....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesBreathing
A lonely journey!...Well she did make it and now we have district nurses and palliative care helping me care for her after telling us she had months left....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFriends & FamilyHospice & Palliative CareEnd Stage
I am 76 year old male and have multiple medical problems. Other than just dealing with the COPD, one other problem causes me grief....I am willing to entertain any suggestion someone may have....Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesBreathingCoping
Medicare Shared Savings Program - ACO,LCC...Before this my doctor was very willing to prescribe one of the newer medications....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Caring for mom...We are located in Michigan and are willing to travel for the right specialist. Please, if anyone has any suggestions, please share....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingTips & AdviceCoping
FeaturedRough Night...My skin is still hot and no sweating. Chills but just a little bit. Oximeter is at 97 over 109....Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesSymptoms
I learned something new for when the power goes out!...Some companies could be willing to help with or give a nice discount to help you obtain a generator for your home....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
The Worst Part of COPD for Me...My wife and daughter are constantly telling me to sit down and let them get what needs to be done, done....Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCoping
37 male, stage 3 emphysema, scared...The worst part was telling my mom and brothers considering what happened to our dad....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
42, just found out I have COPD...He just keeps telling me to stop smoking, and to go to bed earlier. Like that helps! It actually makes me want to smoke more.... which is BAD....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Another New COPD & Medication Troubles....) & everyone telling me I had "bad allergies"--a recent chest x-ray, (Aug. 2017) stated that I had early COPD (first they said emphysema; now they say...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
COPD and Me (As a Novel Concept)...I do have a lot to do before I move, selling off stuff and putting that money back as I lighten my load....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
COPD questions and request advice and help...In late summer of 2021 I had a Cardiac Cath done as I had been experiencing chest discomfort when sweeping, mopping, making our bed, or vacuming....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
just new ...Anyway ty for having me in your forums i glad it is here and i hope to meet wonderful good people on here that are willing to share and...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
