The Importance of My Hobby...I firmly believe that people with COPD and other chronic illnesses need to have some way to escape it. I believe we do better when we have goals and something...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
I Have a Concern...Hospitalized in March for 7 days, now on oxygen at night only. Portable oxygen - doctor removed, I take that as a good thing. I have a concern. After my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Journey with COPD...I was diagnosed with COPD about 8 years ago, but I am sure I have had this terrible disease longer. I started smoking at an early age, thinking like most...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Oxygen Levels and Supplemental Oxygen...When you have a chronic lung disease like COPD, doctors will often monitor your oxygen levels. If your oxygen levels are low, doctors may prescribe supplemental oxygen. So, what are...Reactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Expert Answers: What is a Spacer and How Do I Use One?...There is so much to get used to when it comes to treating and managing COPD. One question that seems to come up in COPD circles quite often is: So...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)...I was diagnosed with severe COPD in 2001 and spent 8 days in the hospital. They gave me oxygen but I'd heard about a pulmonary rehab program at NY Presbyterian...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Stupidity...I am a 59 year old female and was officially diagnosed with COPD in January 2016. I had been told several times to quit smoking over the years but I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 1: How to Shop...Other than helping my mom bake, I hated to cook when I was younger. I used to joke that I didn't cook; I reheated. Processed foods and premade entrées from...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I’m Being Discharged...Now What?...So, you’ve just spent the last 6 days in the hospital due to a flare-up of your COPD. Now the doctor has told you it’s time to go home. What...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How long can my oxygen concentrator work for overnight sleeping?...I am planning on taking a two week trip can my Inogen concentrator work for overnight sleeping since I am on oxygen 24/7?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Living with Brochiectasis...Hi, twenty plus years ago I had been dealing with a horrible cough and sought the usual treatments - going to interns, pulmonologist, sinus doctors, allergist for years without success...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Good saturation levels, but stressful breathing. What is happening?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
The COPD Stigma...For the vast majority of people, when they hear the words "COPD" they automatically think "they must be a smoker." While smoking is the leading cause of COPD, it isn't...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Richard...I smoked about two packs a day. Went to the doctor, said I had COPD - I didn't know what COPD was. This was about 5 years ago. 2 years...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How can I find out if I have COPD?...The doctors I went to so far because I had problems to breathe gave me evohaler or antibiotic and said I shell stop smoking and I will be fine. Specialists...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Let's Talk Lungs...The lungs are huge. Shaped like an upside-down butterfly, the top of each lung extends into the lowest part of the neck, just above the first rib. The bottom of...Reactions0reactionsComments31 comments
#2 zhort of breath...Wondering if anyone else gets shortbof breath after going #2...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I want to take an overnight trip, what would I do for oxygen?...I use oxygen at night. If I want to take an overnight trip what would I do for oxygen?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What I can do if I'm hypersensitive to smell?...Due to my COPD I'm hypersensitive to smell, even unscented products. Any idea what this could be or what I can do?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies