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
Mrs bunch...I have COPD since about 4or 5 years old.i can tell it gets worse at times I use trelegy for my COPD asthma and emphysema too...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Doctor Fatigue...I read someone's story about doctor fatigue. I have it and have had it for years. My adult son passed away and since then I have not really wanted to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
my COPD is making me feel sick and off food...i was diagnosed with COPD in August, i'm finding it difficult to breathe more now, and just walking afew steps makes me severely breathless. i have a really loving, supporting...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingFriends & Family
Hello all👋...I'm not sure if I have told my story. I was so sick when I was diagnosed 13 years ago with stage 4 Emphysema. I had been working at the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Inogen in the restroom...Inogen in the restroom. I have the Inogen G5 which I carry into restaurants and other places and if I need to use the restroom, I use a "Carabiner Gear...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTravelTips & Advice
Managing Copd...Managing COPD isn't always easy as some days my levels are good and other well they can improve. Don't forget to use your inhaler(s) or oxygen if prescribed like me...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesDepressionEmphysema
COPD ...Although my family and friends know I have severe COPD I try not to put on them and do normal jobs but take longer I also play golf once or...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Can exacerbations caused by covid19 be corrected...Copd was quite manageable and not so problematic until contracting Covid19. Will conditions return to the levels that existed before Covid infection?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
