How does one know when one might need daytime oxygen?...Hi! I’m new, and didn’t see this discussed anywhere. I’ve been on 2 liters of nighttime oxygen, since 2017, when a Sleep Study (taken for high heart rate), showed my...Reactions0reactionsComments20 replies
Blood tests...Hello everybody, Well I haven’t posted for a while, I have been here and there having bloods done, one I had done I had to take it from my Doctor,s...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesAwareness
Lots of ?'s and unsure of what to expect....Hello! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this group. I do apologize for all the questions I'm about to ask. I'm Sara and I'm here w...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Community Views: The Most Unexpected COPD Symptoms...Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, people with COPD quickly discover that there are many other symptoms as well. To gain...Reactions0reactionsComments45 comments
Showing Gratitude to our Respiratory Care Teams...Did you know it's Respiratory Care Week? Share how your respiratory therapist and/or care team has made a difference in your health journey in the comments!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessHealthcare Team
When you think stage 4 copd is too much to handle..........I was diagnosed with copd age 48 and placed on oxygen within a week. I kept busy and moreless distracted raising our three children. Kids grew up, married, had children...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
Still Struggling with Coping ...I gave up smoking 5 years ago and I'm so tired of the struggle. I spend a lot of time alone. I tell myself I'm not alone. So many people...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingDiagnosis
What Is Pre-COPD?...At least once a week, I check my sources for anything new regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sometimes, this doesn't amount to much. But sometimes, such as this morning...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Query Apnea...I have severe stage copd. Recently when I lay down to sleep it feels like my throat is closing up at the back.Does anyone else get this?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingSleep
Rib cramping...I'm having cramping in my ribs, up bye my heart, it starting to get sore, On the left side...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Cold Weather and O2 use...This is my first autumn and winter with having full time O2. I have noticed already that my hose gets stiff in temperatures below 50 degrees. Is there a way...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Dry cough?...I've recently had some nasty episodes with my lungs being so dry that I just couldn't get the phlegm moving. Even after a Ipratropium nebuliser and a Saline nebuliser. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Prednisone...I was curious how anyone who has been prescribed Prednisone, has liked or disliked it. I am just out of the hospital (as of this past Monday) for a bleeding...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
COPD and Grocery Shopping...Okay, Raise of hands here. Who among you considers going grocery shopping to be the most annoying errand ever? If you have COPD, this task can be ten times more...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Copd medication ...ALERT!🚨 In case anyone here uses this medication... Supposed to be discontinued by the end of December. If you use this, please talk to your doctor to see what you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Grocery Shopping and COPD...How do you manage grocery shopping with COPD? Any tips or strategies to make the experience easier and more manageable?...Reactions0reactionsComments104 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
My Doctor is Amazing...I feel so fortunate in that I have a doctor who always listens to me, doesn't make me feel rushed and is extremely proactive!...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Help for wife...My wife has copd,the help she gets from her doctor is nil,she has an inhaler and that is all .They have not given her any advice how to cope she...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Managing COPD Symptoms In Fall Weather...Managing the change of seasons is never easy with COPD because each season is as unique as your COPD is and brings its own surprises. Winter is cold and dry...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
