My partner very resistant to being told what to do’...Our relationship is tricky ~ no-go areas. If I stand back, I’m afraid that he’ll deteriorate and die....reactions1replyCaregiving
Odd symptom ...Since my COPD has progressed I have noticed an increase in burps. Was wondering if anyone else has experienced this....reactions2repliesAwareness
Experiencing Ghosting as a Caregiver...The slang word 'ghosting' applies to the act of a person disappearing from your life for no apparent reason. The once accessible and supportive family member or friend vaporizes into...reactionscomments
COPD and Nose Issues...Do you deal with a stuffy, runny, or dry nose? What tips and tricks do you have for managing nose issues with your COPD?...reactions73repliesCoping
Does your pulse ox drop drastically from COPD?...Lately, I have been sleeping and I wake up finding it very hard to breathe. I am on oxygen all of the time. I keep a pulse oximeter by my...reactions1replyBreathing
Attitudes and Adjustments..."Attitude is everything." We have all heard that saying. But what happens when you have a really tough day? It's one of those days where you feel like giving up...reactions11comments
Service dogs?...I am just finding out that I have emphysema, probably pretty advanced, although I am not on oxygen and generally feel pretty good, only get short of breath walking up...reactions1reply
Good Grief (Yes, it can be good!)...Grief is a part of love and life. Those dealing with COPD experience grief at all stages of the disease. You will start to mourn the loss of your previous...reactionscomments
emphysema...I was just told that I had severely limited DLCO with emphysema. Does this mean I have a poor prognosis in terms of lifespan?...reactions15replies
Can exacerbations caused by covid19 be corrected...Long story here but I'll attempt to cut it short. Last December I discovered that I had a-fib. I went to Emergency Room and was admitted. 2 days later I...reactions2repliesFlares BreathingCoping
Constant Flow vs Pulse...Constant Flow vs Pulse It seems to me most people forget to take into account breaths per minute when talking about oxygen settings. For example on my home concentrator set...reactions1reply
How Long Can We Live With Stage 4 COPD...If you look up this question online, you will get different answers from health professionals. Every website I have looked at has a different answer. On one site, it says...reactions7comments
Copd...Hi could you please help me with a query,am thinking of getting a nebulizer to manage my copd have any of you used one and if so do you recomend...reactions3repliesBreathing
Your COPD Dream Team...My favorite team of all time was the Chicago Bulls of 1995-1996. They became the first team to win 70 regular season games and an NBA title in a single...reactionscomments
Understanding Nasal Sprays...Editor's note: Always consult your doctor before starting any medication or if you have any questions. As an asthma expert, I'm well aware that many asthmatics grapple with nasal issues...reactions4comments
Continuous oxygen...I pretty much am oxygen perpetually. When out I use portable. When at home I use my regular concentrator. I can go room to room with it. How do you...reactions6replies
Looking for other people who suffer from COPD...Young and dumb, started smoking in the 70s +marijuana. Almost 58 years old, not smoking cigarettes but marijuana for my pain. Not a constant use, but I feel it helps...reactions9repliesChronic Bronchitis
I am 76 year old male and have multiple medical problems. Other than just dealing with the COPD, one other problem causes me grief....I have severe osteo-arthritis through-out my whole body. I go and see pain management monthly, and I have been prescribed BELBUCA 150mcg. per bucal film. This is a category 3...reactions34repliesCopingBreathing
Nurse Practitioner said I'm "too young" to have COPD...I'm 42 and recently took a PFT and the FEV1/FVC was 0.69, non-reversible. I also took a bronchial challenge that may indicate I have some amount of asthma. The nurse...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
