Orkney...Hi. I'm 72 and was diagnosed with Emphysema about 10 years ago. It has gotten a lot worse over that time. I also have Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, the itchy kind, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Cindys Story...I watched a Lady die from this, but she would not quit smoking. I always thought to myself I would never have to worry about this as I never smoked...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active 6 days agoA Couple of Life's Precious Moments...This past weekend I had a couple of Life's Precious Moments. My wife and I typically get our two grandsons (7 and 3 1/2) on Fridays to give the parents...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFriends & FamilyMental Health
using nebuliser...My husban has very severe copd and pneumonia and lots of excaberatiins a. hospital stays. When in hospital given enbuliser which helps gett mucus up. He now struggle to do...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
zephyr valves...At what point in my illness are surgical valves considered to be an option?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Breathing...I am reluctant to have a shower, as even the slightest amount of steam has me so out of Breath that I have sit down and start t try and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Who is driving with tanks?...Anyone loading tanks in and out of your car so you can drive?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
The Race that is Set Before Us...What started as an attempt to cultivate some self-care on a balmy Saturday in my new home state of Florida turned into a deep reflection of how we measure progress...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 2 days agoNasal Discomfort...What tricks or remedies have worked for you to ease runny noses or nasal discomfort alongside your COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments37 replies
COPD and Runny Noses...Do you have sinus problems or a runny nose along with COPD? The symptoms might seem unrelated. But over time, inflammation can damage the cilia in your nose and cause...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
COPD and cold weather...Now that the weather is getting colder here in the UK now, does it affect my COPD? At the moment, I am finding that I am getting quite Breathless. Is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Need some tips for managing at home ...Hi all 😊 I was recently diagnosed with the chronic bronchitis part of COPD and it’s hit so hard so quick! I’m exhausted after doing little things and small tasks...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Gas and Electric Appliances ??? ...I’m confused. As my sisters caregiver, I have to be careful and smart for her. I made a mistake of buying a new gas stove; now she can’t cook! But...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Breat sensitivity...This is a little awkward for me to ask. ( being a man ) But has anyone heard of or experienced their meds causing Breast Sensitivity? I am on both...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide Effects
What excersize can I do to help me walk farther without getting tired and out of breath?...I have been using a treadmill to try to walk farther without getting fatigued and out of breath. But it hasn't helped much. What else can I do?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
I’m just having the blues...I have tried for years to keep optimistic with my COPD. I have exercised, drink lots of water, watched that I eat nutritional foods and really limit any junk. Take...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingDepression
Exercise is Your Friend...After enduring years of debilitating COPD, Jeff faced a life-changing moment: a double lung transplant. Determined to regain his strength, he adopted a focused exercise routine that has played a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Holiday Stress With COPD...Managing holiday stress can be challenging for anyone, but when you have COPD, the extra demands can make the season feel overwhelming. The pressure to prepare, travel, cook, and entertain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Question ? Hi 1st , INCOME $...Now being basically confined to home has anyone have suggestions. I had physical jobs and now SSI just isn’t making it . I have to eat ....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWork & Employment
How often are you supposed to get your COPD checked ...I told my doctor when I moved up hear 6 years ago that I had hereditary asthma and I have my inhaler but I was out and could not go...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregiving
