Severe Depression ...I was diagnosed a little over a year ago with COPD and stage 4 emphysema. I take anti depressants and anti anxiety medication....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesMental HealthCoping
When you think stage 4 copd is too much to handle..........I was diagnosed with copd age 48 and placed on oxygen within a week. I kept busy and moreless distracted raising our three children....Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
Have you participated in any lung health or COPD awareness events?...Share with us and tell us about it!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Breo Inhaler...Hi all, I've just been diagnosed as moderate stage COPD, with the Dr putting me on the Breo Inhaler, not 100% it's right for me, I have Crohn's also....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
Hekel...breathing but when I have the test done they say my breathing is fine that is because I have a rest in between it and then she tells me that...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Please help...I have mild COPD but I'm scared I'm out of breath just walking up stairs. Has anyone got any advice or experience of this happening with them? TIA...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
I Want Suggestions, PLEASE!...Hello, my name is Faye, I am 70 years old and have had COPD approximately four years!...Reactions0reactionsComments24 replies
Palliative care ...I have moderate COPD as well as several other serious issues, is palliative care worth pursuing?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesHospice & Palliative CareTips & AdviceInsurance & Disability
Getting A Good Night Sleep...Unable to get a good night sleep, maybe 4/5 hours top. Any tips on ow to get a good night sleep. Thank You...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSleep
What has been your experience navigating the healthcare system as someone with COPD?...Have you had a positive or negative experience? Let us know in the comments below!...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesHealthcare Team
Exhaustion...I used to have 2-3 good days a week and now I am lucky if I get one good day. Exhausted. Airless. I feel mad… how can I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathingCopingMental Health
VPOD CapOx test...I’m on oxygen 24/7, my insurance company is wanting me to do this test without oxygen for 8 hours! I don’t think I should, am wanting some input on what...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Are chest pain and shortness of breath a flare-up?...The PCP physician didn't call it a flare up of my COPD but said my chest and ribs were inflamed from coughing. Would this be the same as a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Leg cramps...I am stage 4 on my 10th year having COPD. Thank you Sunshine90...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesAwareness
sick and tired of being sick and tired ...COPD, I've had it longer than I can remember....Reactions0reactionsComments24 replies
Has anyone heard of actelactisis??...I'm new here and am awaiting to be officially diagnosed with COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathing
O2 Tanks and home concentrators vs Portable concentrators...My husband has moderate COPD and is on O2 24/7....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & Advice
Problem with Inogen...I was told that I could either ship the unit back for repairs which might take several weeks or I could get a used unit with a...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesBreathing
Very severe emphysema and 16hroxygen...Hi I am new on here and hoping someone can give me some hope I have very severe emphysema and low blood oxygen the nurse said I have to...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesEmphysema
