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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions1replyNewly 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...reactions2repliesTips & 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...reactions25repliesTips & 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...reactions9comments
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...reactions3repliesFriends & 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...reactions5comments
New diagonaed...I newly diagnosed with copd how many years I can live am so afraid...reactions10repliesNewly 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...reactions23repliesBreathing
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions23comments
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...reactions5repliesCopingFlares
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1replyTreatment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2repliesBreathingFriends & 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...reactions3comments
