Confusion and initial denial...And I had began to wonder, why my breathing was some what labored, doing the simplest tasks.... By peter36992 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD...Hi I'm Amanda I'm 36 yrs old and I have COPD. Everyday is a struggle for me I got winded over night and haven't returned since. I have not made... By Miranda1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
How I "cured" my COPD symptoms completely....I am embarrassed that this story is going to sound like me, me, me but I am excited to share my "discovery" in the hope that it may help... By AlexD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Bored stiff and it's cold outside?...The challenge is for things to do indoors during the winter. so: start painting - my 93 year old cousin spends hours in front of the window painting with watercolours... By bin there and dunit1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Still learning.....Still here and still loving life..... By Lindylu21 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My lovely mum...Just wanted to share my experience about COPD with other people, mum got diagnosed around 20 years ago but didn't stop smoking right away, she only stopped 4 years ago... By jamieowen1231 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Navigational Bronchoscopy...Had my navigational bronchoscopy under general anesthesia yesterday. Procedure took 20 minutes but in total but with pre and post took 4. Dr said it went well and he feels... By Alwaystomorrow1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Bowel movements...I am a 66-year-old male that has COPD and when I get really short of breath and stressed I lose control of my bowels. Is this a common problem with... By kyron1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Thank you for reading...I'm glad my testimony helped a few people. Like I said earlier, it's not why but how we go through our disease. Amen - thank you for comments and God... By josephfleming1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Untreated dental infection and postural drainage...Today I think that only curing my ill tooth could make improvement, as happened in the second hospital.... By vladimir3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Back Pain...9 years ago and continued smoking up until I had an attack of sorts, when my eyes rolled back in my head I was thrashing around, had NO idea what... By videomagic1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
You Don't Look Sick...Most of the time, we have no energy and don’t feel like doing most of this, but we know we must keep moving. If we don’t move it... By Jackie English4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Useful Items I Keep in My COPD To-Go Bag...I don't know about you, but ever since I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 (genetic cause of COPD) and started using inhalers and oxygen, I started bringing my “to-go bag” with... By Jackie English3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments47 comments
Same Devil, Different Levels - Same Level, Different Devils...However if you have chronic bronchitis the multiple infections that visits back and forth to the ER/hospital, the constant coughing and choking you are... By Mary Ultes8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Caregivers Don't Agree...During all of this, your loved one is crying because of the ugly words that are being spoken.... By Tonya Hidalgo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Stages of Grief with COPD...She made a deal with herself, and God, that she was going to live every moment to the fullest. Her interest in cooking, and eating healthy came back.... By Karen Hoyt2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Raging Wild Fires...I had a doctor’s appointment, and just going from the house to the car caused me to gasp for fresh air.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Taking Notice of Change...If you don't talk about it, people won't know or understand what's going on with you.... By Debz Borge2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Pain in the Rib Cage...I wanted to post something about these muscle spasms. I also had these for quite some time and they were quite painful. They also inhibited my movements because I didn't... By egarner1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Older and a little wiser...ago I have just started on the testing necessary so that I can get a double lung transplant I've had some trouble adjusting to the idea that this is By greenman20201 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments