Olly ...Hi I had TB many years ago when I was 8 years old, I spent 8 months in a Sanitorium, I'm now 73 years old and suffer with Bronchiectasis, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Going to hospital ...I have flare up am short of breath my throst I feel full of plugim it's first time going to er because vof that ..I should tell doctor about my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Rare Disease Day: What Does It Have To Do With COPD?...Rare Disease Day is always held on the last day of February, which is usually February 28th, but this year is Leap year, so it will be held on the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living with COPD...What's it like for me living with COPD.... The constant reminder that I used to smoke and gave it up years ago. Sometimes the cold stares like I know what...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesEmphysemaBreathing
Beyond My COPD...COPD is a progressive chronic illness that starts slowly over a long period of time. Most of us are aware of the symptoms but we're not sure what these symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
I'm Still Here After 13 Years Battling COPD and Alpha-1...It's been over 13 years since I was first diagnosed with COPD. I wasn't just diagnosed with COPD that day, but also with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). Alpha-1 is a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Asymptomatic Mild Copd...I’ve quit smoking per pulmo orders. Was Told symptoms may never effect me Looking for Someone in same Situation Pretty Normal PFT...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Has anyone with COPD had a sleeve gastrectomy?...I'm working my way towards a sleeve gastrectomy. I've already had every test and clearance they wanted and have lost 30 lbs so far to prepare for surgery. I'm wondering...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Do You Have Advice For Bathing or Showering?...https://asthma.net has a very good article on "Bathroom Asthma Triggers". Many pointers and suggestions seems to apply to those with COPD as well. https://asthma.net/living/bathroom-triggers Do you have others thoughts or...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesTips & Advice
Taking Time to Support and Educate COPD Patients...As a dedicated respiratory therapist, a significant part of my role involves caring for inpatients, including those managing COPD. While my primary focus is on inpatient care, working in a...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Meals out...I used to love a family meal out, we'd all get together on a regular basis and enjoy each others company but I've noticed since my breathing got worse after...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFriends & Family
COPD Symptom Management in Cold Weather...Many people who have COPD have a hard time during the cold winter months. COPD is a lung disease that gets worse over time and causes coughing, trouble breathing, and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
New diagonaed...I newly diagnosed with copd how many years I can live am so afraid...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Can anyone else identify with the following?...Something goes on in my throat and it's hard to describe, but I'll try. It's like there's a gravelly patch in there and certain things get caught on it and...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesBreathing
Chronic Illness Dating Apps: Meeting the Need...I don’t need a dating app myself as I have been happily married to my husband, Dave, for over 30 years, and together many more. I see so many of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Introducing my COPD journey...First time post. March 2023 I had picked up some kind of bug which led to a full blown exacerbation that landed me in the emergency room. Doctors wanted to...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
How to tell if it's an exacerbation...That was the survey question and I didn't see it came with any commentary options. So I will add this one. I assume that every change is the beginning of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingFlares
Wife and I are both on oxygen...My other half just went on oxygen about a month ago. I've helped her along as much as I can and I assume things will settle down a bit, given...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
