All the Positives That Came With My COPD Diagnosis...I know that there are a lot of negative things that go with having COPD, but there have been a lot of positives that have come with it for me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Being grateful can be difficult. ...What are you grateful for despite your COPD diagnosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesDiagnosisCopingMental Health
Dehumidifiers and COPD...A COPD sufferer must walk a tight line between having sufficient humidity and not having too much humidity. As we go into spring and what is likely to be a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Nebulisers...Do nebulisers make the heart rate faster?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Nebulisers...Does using a nebuliser make the heart race? My partner uses one three times daily and he has AF, so has been advised to take a higher dose (10 mg...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Insurance lost, now concentrators will be taken away. ...Since my last 3.4% increase to my SSDisability, I was told I make $35.00 to much to have the state funded health insurance. So now Apria wants to charge me...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesDepressionInsurance & DisabilityBreathing
Hello All. I think I’m nearing the END...Well my fatigue is insane and I’m in bed for the most part. I get extremely dizzy when up as the CO2 in my blood stream has increased. I don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
My partner very resistant to being told what to do’...Our relationship is tricky ~ no-go areas. If I stand back, I’m afraid that he’ll deteriorate and die....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregiving
Odd symptom ...Since my COPD has progressed I have noticed an increase in burps. Was wondering if anyone else has experienced this....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwareness
Experiencing Ghosting as a Caregiver...The slang word 'ghosting' applies to the act of a person disappearing from your life for no apparent reason. The once accessible and supportive family member or friend vaporizes into...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and Nose Issues...Do you deal with a stuffy, runny, or dry nose? What tips and tricks do you have for managing nose issues with your COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesCoping
Does your pulse ox drop drastically from COPD?...Lately, I have been sleeping and I wake up finding it very hard to breathe. I am on oxygen all of the time. I keep a pulse oximeter by my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Attitudes and Adjustments..."Attitude is everything." We have all heard that saying. But what happens when you have a really tough day? It's one of those days where you feel like giving up...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Service dogs?...I am just finding out that I have emphysema, probably pretty advanced, although I am not on oxygen and generally feel pretty good, only get short of breath walking up...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Good Grief (Yes, it can be good!)...Grief is a part of love and life. Those dealing with COPD experience grief at all stages of the disease. You will start to mourn the loss of your previous...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
emphysema...I was just told that I had severely limited DLCO with emphysema. Does this mean I have a poor prognosis in terms of lifespan?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
Can exacerbations caused by covid19 be corrected...Long story here but I'll attempt to cut it short. Last December I discovered that I had a-fib. I went to Emergency Room and was admitted. 2 days later I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCopingFlares
Constant Flow vs Pulse...Constant Flow vs Pulse It seems to me most people forget to take into account breaths per minute when talking about oxygen settings. For example on my home concentrator set...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How Long Can We Live With Stage 4 COPD...If you look up this question online, you will get different answers from health professionals. Every website I have looked at has a different answer. On one site, it says...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
