Medication Management...If you have COPD, you will most likely already have an arsenal of tools at your disposal on a daily basis to assist you in managing flare-ups. When you add...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Long Term ...My COPD has just been updated to stage 3. So Many Questions and No Answers.??...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Chronic Bronchitis and Mild Obstruction- COPD...I have this. -Mucus (Phlegm) ALL DAY/Everyday -Feel like a smoked a pack of cigarettes every morning -Depressed, See a Counselor -When I run I just fill like my lungs...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisDepression
Shower Chair A Gift of Love...Months ago I mentioned to a sister that I was figured I was going to need to get a shower chair and removal shower head for reasons not COPD. She...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyMental Health
my doctor diagnosed me with COPD...I had flu and then bronchitis. This has been going on about a month. Was given prednisone two times, pulicort twice a day and an albuterol nebulizer . Still not...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
A Quality COPD Nurse Can Make All the Difference...Have you ever had a great nurse? One that you feel went above and beyond to help you feel more comfortable? I feel that our nurses can be so much...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Professional Caregiving vs. Family Caregiving...At the same time my job as a caregiver for my family was beginning to grow beyond providing care on an as-needed basis for both of my parents, I joined...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I Still Have Surgery While Having Stage Four COPD?...I have seen this statement on our community and a lot of you joined in the conversation and shared your stories of having surgery or not being able to handle...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Portable oxygen Machine...we have a inogen one G5 that has had little use we are looking to sell as it is no longer required. Does anyone know best avenue for selling?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathing
Spring Cleaning, and Eclipses and Stuff!...Hi, everyone, I hope you are well as we get ready here in Austin for the massive to-do over the eclipse that is going to happen this afternoon. To me...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Piles 🤣...Hi guys bit of a personal one having a bad flare up at the moment coughing a load and straning a lot is it possible to get piles from this...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingBreathing
Understanding Thirdhand Smoke...Many people are familiar with the concept of first and secondhand smoke, but have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke is made up of the pollutants that settle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and Severe Weather Preparedness...As a caregiver, I tend to adopt the mindset of a Boy Scout: "Always be prepared." Modern technology assisting in weather prediction these days makes it easier to be on...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Hi guys looking for some help...I'm being tested at the moment for COPD I'm only 31 years been a heavy smoker since I was 13 I seem to be forever ill colds breathing problems chest...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisBreathingCoping
A Big Thankyou to Leon, for all the work you have done within the Copd community.X...Hi Everybody, I would just like to say a big Thankyou to Leon for all the kindness and being there for us within the Copd community, Leon was the first...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwareness
tips to manage copd...I'm on 6 lpm and have become lazy. I'm always sleepy too.so if I'm not on my pc I'm sleep in my lay back computer chair. It's frustrating to go...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceExerciseSleep
Living Alone With COPD...What are your living arrangements? Are you able to live independently? Are you married? Do you have family close by? Do you have a caregiver in your home, or are...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Back the the ER...I was back in the ER on Monday evening. My blood pressure spiked to an unbelievable 194/104. Of course the visit was for over 5 hours. I had full bloodwork...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentAwareness
Caregiving With COPD: Husband Undergoes Triple Bypass...It’s been hard seeing my husband trying to do things around the house, and errands. Having COPD myself makes this especially tough. I told him that I was going to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
