stiffness in chest...I have a tightness in between my breast bone when breathing in other times I feel like I am wearing a brick when I bend. I was diagnosed last year...reactions2repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
Problem with Inogen...I don't know whether this can be addressed in this forum, but here's my problem. This past June I purchased an Inogen 5 as I planned to move to Texas...reactions23repliesBreathing
Questions Your Doctor Should Ask You But Probably Don't...We often discuss the importance of asking your doctor questions. Inquiring with your doctor not only aids in acquiring knowledge and addressing concerns but also fosters a collaborative healthcare journey...reactions2comments
Prevalence of COPD in Women...More than 15 million people in the United States live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Women may be at a higher risk of getting the disease than men. What...reactionscomments
Medication Management...If you have COPD, you will most likely already have an arsenal of tools at your disposal on a daily basis to assist you in managing flare-ups. When you add...reactionscomments
Long Term ...My COPD has just been updated to stage 3. So Many Questions and No Answers.??...reactions7replies
Chronic Bronchitis and Mild Obstruction- COPD...I have this. -Mucus (Phlegm) ALL DAY/Everyday -Feel like a smoked a pack of cigarettes every morning -Depressed, See a Counselor -When I run I just fill like my lungs...reactions12repliesBreathingDepressionChronic Bronchitis
Shower Chair A Gift of Love...Months ago I mentioned to a sister that I was figured I was going to need to get a shower chair and removal shower head for reasons not COPD. She...reactions12repliesCaregivingMental HealthFriends & Family
my doctor diagnosed me with COPD...I had flu and then bronchitis. This has been going on about a month. Was given prednisone two times, pulicort twice a day and an albuterol nebulizer . Still not...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
A Quality COPD Nurse Can Make All the Difference...Have you ever had a great nurse? One that you feel went above and beyond to help you feel more comfortable? I feel that our nurses can be so much...reactionscomments
Professional Caregiving vs. Family Caregiving...At the same time my job as a caregiver for my family was beginning to grow beyond providing care on an as-needed basis for both of my parents, I joined...reactionscomments
Can I Still Have Surgery While Having Stage Four COPD?...I have seen this statement on our community and a lot of you joined in the conversation and shared your stories of having surgery or not being able to handle...reactions20comments
Portable oxygen Machine...we have a inogen one G5 that has had little use we are looking to sell as it is no longer required. Does anyone know best avenue for selling?...reactions4repliesBreathing
Spring Cleaning, and Eclipses and Stuff!...Hi, everyone, I hope you are well as we get ready here in Austin for the massive to-do over the eclipse that is going to happen this afternoon. To me...reactions4repliesCoping
Piles 🤣...Hi guys bit of a personal one having a bad flare up at the moment coughing a load and straning a lot is it possible to get piles from this...reactions4repliesCopingBreathing
Understanding Thirdhand Smoke...Many people are familiar with the concept of first and secondhand smoke, but have you ever heard of thirdhand smoke? Thirdhand smoke is made up of the pollutants that settle...reactionscomments
COPD and Severe Weather Preparedness...As a caregiver, I tend to adopt the mindset of a Boy Scout: "Always be prepared." Modern technology assisting in weather prediction these days makes it easier to be on...reactions4comments
Hi guys looking for some help...I'm being tested at the moment for COPD I'm only 31 years been a heavy smoker since I was 13 I seem to be forever ill colds breathing problems chest...reactions6repliesCopingDiagnosisBreathing
