Holidays in the hospital....I turned 25 in the first week of December! My gosh! I am officially a whole quarter. I was sick on my birthday so I celebrated at home with my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How can I live with my dog with my diagnosis?...I have a dog how can I live with him with copd?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Happy Hospital Checklist...I don't think there are many people who get excited to become admitted into the hospital, I know I don't. When allergy season comes into play, we might find ourselves...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
In a Winter Wonderland...Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Screeeeech, as I imagine the needle of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Pithy History Of COPD?...Shortness of breath was noted in ancient documents. In the year 2,697, it was described by Nei Ching Su Wen in his book, “Classics on Internal Medicine.” This was long...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What COPD Actually Feels Like...This one is primarily for friends, family, and the general public. You know that we COPD patients can't breathe. We say we're tired all the time. We talk about having...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
happy new year...Hello all, Over Christmas I have been getting more and more out of breath, so rang the doctor and he left prescription for antibiotics plus steroids. The problem I have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Letter To Those Who Are Sick...No I’m not being silly. Many would say having COPD means that they are sick. Others think of COPD as having a peg leg, or like dragging an anvil around...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD Lexicon: Basic Terms To Know...“So, what does that mean? Can you put that in English? Can you put that in terms I can understand?” These are questions I sometimes get after some doctors talk...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Peter's Story...I didn't realise I was suffering from this condition for a long time. I had what one could describe as a bit of a bad time of it!!! For a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Something crawling...I would like to know if anybody else feels like there is something in their lungs that is crawling. It can be painful at times, it is a very weird...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Do himalayan salt lamps help?...Does anybody know if the Himalayan Salt Lamps help folks with COPD. Seems like smoke and mirrors....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Cannula Hose Kinking...Does anyone have suggestion on how to stop my 25ft hose from kinking. Is there any kind hose you can buy that won’t kink?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
What was your COPD diagnosis process like?...Getting a COPD diagnosis can be a scary thing. It helps to know you're not the only one who's going (or already went) through it! Share about your experience here....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Happy New Year 2018!...It’s hard to believe that the new year is upon us. My mom used to say that time flies as a person gets older and it sure does. It also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Care and Cleaning of Your Oxygen Equipment...Supplemental oxygen therapy is one of the most basic treatments for people with COPD, especially as the disease progresses. If you or your loved one use oxygen, you are probably...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
For a black scarf...I went to TJ Maxx today to buy a black scarf, we can never have to many of those. I walked in, my boyfriend set Woody (portable oxygen) in a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Advocating For My Needs...Before being diagnosed with COPD, I had been sent from doctor to doctor. It seems that what was going on in me was more than my original diagnosis of exercise induced...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can shortness of breath cause diaphragm strain?...Can shortness of breath/heavy breathing cause diaphragm strain/sprain? I often have severe tightness below my ribs (more pressure than pain). It is sometimes oppressive and causes me to walk leaning...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies