Exacerbation or my normal ?...I was diagnosed with COPD back in April after going to the hospital with an exacerbation. Since then it has been a continuous pattern. Taking prednisone and going towards feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares
Breathing....Why do I always feel out off Breath? And at the same time feel like I am Spinning out of control. I am doing everything that I am told will...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide EffectsBreathing
What is palliative care compared to Hospice?...What is the difference between Palliative care and Hospice>...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Breathing...At the moment I am using Spiolto Respimat inhaler, but it always caused me to have a Headache....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Here for Each Other: Supporting Our COPD Community...November marks COPD awareness month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and offering support to each other. This year, our theme is Here for Each Other: Supporting Our COPD Community...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway!...November is COPD Awareness Month! This year, our theme is Here for Each Other: Supporting Our COPD Community, a reminder that none of us have to face this journey alone...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Active todayCOPD / Packing Part 2...Yes, I have COPD - the packing has begun even though I don't have another place to go to yet. The place I live in currently has been sold. I...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesBreathingMental HealthCoping
How Long Will I Live With COPD?..."How long will I live?" It’s a question that weighs heavily on the minds of many people with COPD, especially those with severe cases. But how do you answer that...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
How Has Working With COPD Patients Affected Me?...As my regular readers know, I am a respiratory therapist at a small-town hospital, where a significant portion of my patients are people living with COPD. In many ways, they...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 5 days agoCommunicating with your Healthcare Team!...What advice do you have for the community about talking with your doctor? How do you prepare for your appointments and make sure your concerns are being taken seriously?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
Active todayWhat is your flare-up action plan?...What do you do when you have a COPD flare-up or exacerbation? Let's share our tips and advice on how to get through those scary times....Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesTips & Advice
Active 2 days agoWhat changes have you had to make because of your COPD? ...Have you had to change your daily routine? Your job? The way you eat? Let us know and share tips that might help others who are struggling to make these...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesTips & Advice
Difference between hospice and palliative care...The topic says it all....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Cannulas, mouth breathing, Nostril dilators, and sleep!...I sleep with a cannula, as many of us here do, I imagine. My nasal passages are narrow, and are rarely so clear that I can comfortably breathe only through...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Hospice virces palliative care ...Explain palliative care why is it different than hospice how is it paid for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Correct diagnosis ...My oxygen levels are currently at 96-98% but I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 COPD and it doesn’t seem to make sense???...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
What do I do now?...I just want to get a CT scan . I received the results but my Dr hasn't reviewed them yet. Should I be worried if it said .. suspicion of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisCopingDepression
How do you know when the Ventolin inhaler is empty...My husband has been using the Ventolin inhaler. It says there are 200 DOS. Not sure if there are puffs. How do you know if the puffer is empty...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
COPD Caregiver POV: Female Catheter...As we age, our bladder loses the ability to hold urine for long periods. If we also have COPD, we are prone to limited mobility and a higher infection risk. Devices like this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Seasonal Affective Disorder and COPD...As the seasons change and the days grow shorter, this time of year often marks the onset of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for many people, particularly those with COPD. SAD...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
