COPD counseling...How do you go about locating a counselor who specializes in COPD? I have no confidence in my GP so who else can I ask about this...reactions7repliesCoping
Looking for South-African area COPD Oxygen equipment...One of our members is looking for info on South-African area COPD oxygen equipment sellers if anyone has any to share, even in the general area. Thanks!...reactions1reply
Are You Newly Diagnosed With COPD?...We know that oftentimes, many of our community members are brand new to their COPD diagnosis or maybe are just finding our community and are eager to learn more about...reactionscomments
Ohtuvayre medication...I was just prescribed this and im wondering how the side effects are and if your insurance covered it. I'm end stage and on oxygen most of the day now...reactions5replies
Sore nipples ...I'm just wondering as I have copd and been into hospital twice last year.. is sore nipples a symptom that comes with copd or could it be something else ive...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Trying Nucala for my COPD...I gave up working in March of 2023 due to this disease. I've had three different doctors, and had good days and bad. Fortunately, I have finally gotten a handle...reactions1replyTreatment
Living with copd ...Hi im angie I got diagnosed with asthma which turned into copd and I have polycythemia too and burgers disease due to having a lump in throat they monitor it...reactions2repliesCoping
Living on Oxygen ...I am on 2 Lpm. I rent a Concentrator which doesn’t cost very much after insurance. I have method of how I have learned to live using oxygen. It starts...reactions2replies
Stair Lift...Does anyone use an electric stair lift on your steps or do you just deal with the breatlessness going up the stairs. The laundry basket is the worst!...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
ADMIN...Admin, I posted a reply to the forum topic "Tips". The topic shows one reply. But when you open the topic, there is no reply showing up. Can you fix...reactions14replies
Tips...Need feedback on what the group does when you can't catch your breath...reactions2repliesCoping
Going on a cruise and not going home to visit...A year and a half before being diagnosed I visited my family in Denver. I had alot of difficulty with the altitude. I almost went to the emergency room. Probably...reactions7repliesFriends & Family
Daily excersize at my on pace! Corda health is Wonderful program. ...When I feel a flare up coming on I now have an emergency kit with steroids and an antibiotic I can take along with my usual medications. If it's the...reactions2repliesCoping
I also have copd but my husband is ...Worse than me as I have never smoked he has smoked all his life and he's now very thin I can see his ribs and bones poking through which I...reactions2repliesCoping
Do you have any warning signs before a flare up?...This is a question that I'm posting on behalf of our community member South Paw. They write: "Speaking for myself, I find that an exasperation is scary as hell because...reactions2repliesSymptomsFlares
Going for CT scan tomorrow....I was only diagnosed with COPD a little over a week ago. I have been coughing ike crazy for over a year and the mucous slowly built up. I had...reactions15repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
CO2 and O2...I recently learned that at times my CO2 levels get too high due to my lungs retaining it. This is something that I have yet to discuss with my pulmonologist...reactions4repliesBreathing
Mom has COPD...Hello My mother has COPD just learning how serious it is. I'm new My mother is having problems keeping weight on losing a lot of weight. Went brought her some...reactions2repliesCoping
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With COPD?...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a unique and often misunderstood set of challenges for those contending with it. It's far more than just struggling for breath; it profoundly impacts...reactions3comments
Arya concentrator comments?...Hi, I'm fortunately doing quite well. Need oxygen only at night. Rented Inogen for 4 nights on vacation. Worked fine. Planning going to Europe. Seems the arya is even lighter...reactions2repliesTravelTreatment
