Depression and COPD...Have you experienced depression alongside your COPD? How do you manage it?...Reactions0reactionsComments33 repliesCopingMental Health
5 Tips for Managing Depression With COPD...My mom was an open book. Whatever she was going through, those close to her knew about it. She spoke in plain terms about managing depression with COPD. She didn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
So many questions.. Please help me...Im a 49 year old male.. Ex smoker.. And I've been diagnosed with COPD... But I have been told that there's nothing I can do to try and help or...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
My Journey so far with COPD...My name is Jennie, I am 62 yrs old but was 61 when diagnosed. I have smoked since I was 14 and quit for the first time in my life...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Trilegy inhaler ...My doctor prescribed trilogy 200 inhaler, very expensive, is there another one that will work as well for a lot less money....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
COPD and emphysema ?...Has anybody else been diagnosed with COPD and emphysema?...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiagnosis
The COPD Declaration of Independence...As we turn the calendar page to July, we come upon the most American holiday of all: the Fourth of July (Independence Day). Our core memories of this holiday may...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stage 4...What is stage 4 like for you? How can a caregiver support you? Why don’t drs say or help more? What must family understand now?...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesEnd StageFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Newly diagnosed with Asthma and mild COPD...Never heard of COPD before so still trying to get my head around this. Currently it's mild COPD and I know it can't be reversed. However, what can I do...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisCoping
Getting off to a good start...What are your best tips for getting off to the best start of your day? This is perhaps one of the biggest challenges for me, as I don't 'leap out...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
I still don't understand ...Docs told me that I have mild emphesema, Broncieastatis and alpha 1. Live healthy and you won't struggle too much they said. Well I haven't felt well for about four...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsBreathing
When I exercise it seems to make my COPD flare up...I have asked 3 doctors about this and cannot get a straight answer. Yesterday I felt really good and got on the indoor spinner bike for 25 minutes. I started...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Telehealth for COPD...Telehealth use is defined as an appointment with a doctor, nurse, or other health professional by video or phone. In 2021, telemedicine was more commonly used by women and older...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I cannot lie on my back, I feel like I am drowning and it’s hard for any test laying on back . Is this cause by my COPD ...I cannot lay on my back at all, it’s feels like I am drowning . I asked my doctors and they are all puzzled. I can’t take any MRI ...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesBreathing
What BiPAP or CPAP Mask Do You Like Best?...If your doctor suggests trying a non-invasive ventilation (NIV) device like CPAP, BiPAP, or Trilogy ventilators, you might hesitate because you're not fond of the mask feeling on your face...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Active todayHow To Support Someone With COPD...What are ways you could be better supported while having COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
COPD and Young People...What are some unique challenges young people face when diagnosed with COPD, and how can they best manage their condition at a younger age?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisTips & Advice
Traveling with COPD...Do you have any tips for traveling with COPD this travel season?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTravelTips & Advice
Loosing friends to COPD...How have you coped with the emotional impact of losing friends to COPD? Are there any strategies or support systems that have helped you during these difficult times?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Can COPD coughing go into remission?...... for 4-5 years I coughed heavily with lots of sputum ... daily. My coughing stopped this year around January/24. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
