Learning curve ...Ok, been diagnosed with COPD and Sleep Apnea for a few years now, but no matter what is taught, read, learnt or experienced Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Getting more calories due to chronic weight loss...So if you need more calories give it a try, my fav is chocolate good and cold....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Having a hard time maintaining O2 saturation...I'm caring for my bedridden mother, 75, she's got end stage heart failure, COPD, a host of other stuff....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Written off as crazy by Doctors and ER - Rant...Over the last two years I've had multiple health issues that resulted in a lot of ER visits, and now that I have COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare TeamMental HealthSymptoms
If I don't have symptoms, do I need to take my medications?...As a non smoker and a newly diagnosed COPD patient, I am having trouble taking the medications prescribed by my doctor....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Swallowing problems...On two occasions antibiotic capsules ( for non COPD purposes) got stuck in the throat, broke open and it felt like a fire which water...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Newly diagnosed help with dlco...I am new to this forum and copd. I am not shocked by the diagnosis but definitely was not aware of how...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Medicines...I just wanted to know if anyone else gets any back pain from coughing or is this because of the copd....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
A Feeling of Urgency Not nice !...Maybe it could be that I know Spring is pretty much here and the pollen count will be outrageous soon, I really don't...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingDepression
I’m not new, just in a whirlwind....This plus my copd is depressing me and I’m a pretty positive person. Help....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingBreathing
Lung cancer screening...Have had COPD for about 6 years now and it's very hard for me to do anything. Seems like my breathing is getting...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingAwarenessBreathing
Why don't people want to quit smoking?...To my shock, even patients with COPD, scared and staring death in the face do not want to use a program to...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesMental HealthSmokingEmphysema
Affording meds....I have A- fib as well as COPD, my meds were cposting me $ 100.00 a month however yesterday I went...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCostCopingDepression
A lonely journey!...Hi Everyone, My mum was diagnosed with copd 20 years ago. Up until a year ago she only just started to be...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFriends & FamilyHospice & Palliative CareEnd Stage
Moving to another State....I could not bring my oxygen from Oregon, due to space limit and feel like I need it now. Every day gets worse....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesBreathing
Palliative Care Appointment...Appt was not what I expected at all. I really thought they were going to help me or at least guide me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How have your family members adjusted to your diagnosis?...I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD last September....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Blood Oxygen Levels...When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD 4 years ago, they put me on 3 liters of oxygen and told Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Is anyone on prednisone long term ?...I am aware of the risks of prednisone. I'm wondering is anyone on this drug long term ? If so have you...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
