How do you go swimming if you're on supplemental oxygen?...I was wondering how other people on supplemental oxygen are able to use a swimming pool?...reactions7replies
Does anyone else have stomach issues?...This may sound silly but do COPD sufferers feel as if they forgot how to hold their stomach? Also has anyone experienced...reactions1reply
What can you tell me about medical marijuana?...Medical marijuana and COPD CBC oils what is the best strain for Bronco dilating COPD?...reactions2replies
My Therapy...Sometimes in life, I have felt sad, defeated, happy, tired, excited, free, loved, goofy! I find that my happy place is doing...reactions1comment
Have any copders ever tried swimming without oxygen?...I'm very severe stage 4. I'm on 5 liters o2. There's a pool right across the street. I've always loved swimming but...reactions8replies
Top 10 Steps for Coping With COPD...When you have a chronic illness such as COPD, life can be hard. It sometimes feels as though the disease has taken...reactionscomments
What is going on with my Mom?...Hi All, My mother who is only 67 years old, was diagnosed with CoPD about 10 (maybe more) years ago. Since moving...reactions3replies
Organizing Medications for COPD...Mom wanted to remain as independent as possible. She enjoyed having our support, but didn’t want to be a burden. The first...reactions2comments
Could my partner have COPD?...Hi. My partner has been through so many tests to find out why she has this persistent cough since her heart attack...reactions1reply
Fiberglass...Hello my name is James. I live in Maryville Tennessee and am 55 years old. I spent 30 years in the fiberglass...reactions3comments
Which side is more comfortable to sleep on for you?...When a person with COPD sleeps laying down which side is more comfortable to sleep on for you ? I have worked...reactions21replies
Managing Your Emotions and COPD...While it’s possible to live an enjoyable life with COPD, it isn’t always easy. This chronic lung disease, which includes bronchitis and...reactionscomments
5 Ways People Cope With Severe COPD...So, I am a respiratory therapist. I work with lots of COPDers. Some have severe COPD. And some come visit me more...reactions12comments
Is it time for me to use a nebulizer?...I'm diagnosed with moderately severe COPD. My main complaint is insomnia and chronic fatigue. At the moment, I'm taking Doxofylline tablet 200mg...reactions1reply
Why Can't I?...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This disease causes an obstruction of airflow, which makes it more difficult to breathe. There is...reactionscomments
How do I get my children to understand what I'm going through?...I am in the severe stage, my daughter sprays on perfume or burns candles when i have asked her not to, how...reactions11replies