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
COPD and Thirdhand Smoke...You've heard of firsthand smoke. You know about secondhand smoke. But do you know about thirdhand smoke? Let's talk about what it is and why it matters to those with...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Chair Yoga for COPD Patients...Editors Note: It is important to consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine. In one COPD forum, there was a question asked: What's one topic related to living...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Oxygen tubing ...I am having major problems with the tubing curling and pinching. Any suggestions on what kind of tubing you use. Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Care giver advise for end stage copd...My mom has COPD for decades. It was originally occasional oxygen at 2 liters to 4 liters 24x7. Then she got pneumonia, now it’s 6 liters and she is basically...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Have 3 inhalers and a nebula for flair ups...Had a virus of some sort and that led to a copd flair, on antibiotics and prednisone for 12 days but have had a deep cough for 5 weeks. Yesterday...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares
Helpful Strategies for Easier Daily Living With COPD...Habits, which are like the many sides of daily life, are often what hold our days together. For people with COPD, these habits are even more important and require a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The ABC's of COPD Caregiving...When I think about the time I spent taking care of my mom's journey with COPD, each letter of the alphabet brings back a different and important memory. Love, understanding...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Latest CT scan....Not looking good. Doc said "very high risk for any intervention". AS far as I can tell, it means 1 year or less to go. The only thing that bothers...Reactions0reactionsComments33 repliesEnd Stage
