Heart disease and COPD: Testing...I had been having chest pain on and off for a few weeks. I was familiar with the shortness of breath and...reactions4comments
Lessons Learned From COPD Patients...Living with a condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is challenging and far from enjoyable. Many are diagnosed only after years...reactions6comments
How it effects you in ways you never thought of ...Ok, have had COPD and Sleep Apnea for a few years now and have had to learn the hard way in how...reactions13repliesCoping
Exacerbation or my normal ?...I was diagnosed with COPD back in April after going to the hospital with an exacerbation. Since then it has been a...reactions2repliesFlares
Breathing....Why do I always feel out off Breath? And at the same time feel like I am Spinning out of control. I...reactions3repliesSide EffectsBreathing
What is palliative care compared to Hospice?...What is the difference between Palliative care and Hospice>...reactions1replyHospice & Palliative Care
Breathing...At the moment I am using Spiolto Respimat inhaler, but it always caused me to have a Headache....reactions6repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Managing COPD: A Guide to Community Support and Daily Living...Whether it's learning about oxygen therapy, adapting to lifestyle changes, or just finding joy in the small moments of life, our community...reactions2comments
COPD Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway!...This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for participating! November is COPD Awareness Month! This year, our theme is Here for Each...reactions13comments
COPD / Packing Part 2...Yes, I have COPD - the packing has begun even though I don't have another place to go to yet. The place...reactions14repliesBreathingMental HealthCoping
How Long Will I Live With COPD?..."How long will I live?" It’s a question that weighs heavily on the minds of many people with COPD, especially those with...reactions6comments
How Has Working With COPD Patients Affected Me?...As my regular readers know, I am a respiratory therapist at a small-town hospital, where a significant portion of my patients are...reactionscomments
Communicating with your Healthcare Team!...What advice do you have for the community about talking with your doctor? How do you prepare for your appointments and make...reactions29repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
What is your flare-up action plan?...What do you do when you have a COPD flare-up or exacerbation? Let's share our tips and advice on how to get...reactions63repliesTips & Advice
Active todayWhat changes have you had to make because of your COPD? ...Have you had to change your daily routine? Your job? The way you eat? Let us know and share tips that might...reactions68repliesTips & Advice
Difference between hospice and palliative care...The topic says it all....reactions2repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Cannulas, mouth breathing, Nostril dilators, and sleep!...I sleep with a cannula, as many of us here do, I imagine. My nasal passages are narrow, and are rarely so...reactions5repliesBreathing
Hospice virces palliative care ...Explain palliative care why is it different than hospice how is it paid for...reactions3replies
Correct diagnosis ...My oxygen levels are currently at 96-98% but I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 COPD and it doesn’t seem to make sense???...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
What do I do now?...I just want to get a CT scan . I received the results but my Dr hasn't reviewed them yet. Should I...reactions2repliesDiagnosisCopingDepression
