Tried but was not a candidate. Lungs were like broken rail road tracks I was told. ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Has any of you with COPD used Ohtuvayre Inhalation Suspension to treat your COPD?...I was just Prescribed Ohtuvayre & it suppose to Fabulous Treatment for COPD !...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
8 Tips to Help People Understand Your COPD...Many people in this community have shared how challenging it is to gain sympathy and understanding from those in their lives who don't have COPD. Some people simply don’t grasp...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Heart disease and COPD: Testing...I had been having chest pain on and off for a few weeks. I was familiar with the shortness of breath and other challenges that come with COPD. However, this...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Lessons Learned From COPD Patients...Living with a condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is challenging and far from enjoyable. Many are diagnosed only after years of leading a normal life, making acceptance and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How it effects you in ways you never thought of ...Ok, have had COPD and Sleep Apnea for a few years now and have had to learn the hard way in how to cope with it. Yes, frustration, yes, weary...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCoping
Exacerbation or my normal ?...I was diagnosed with COPD back in April after going to the hospital with an exacerbation. Since then it has been a continuous pattern. Taking prednisone and going towards feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares
Breathing....Why do I always feel out off Breath? And at the same time feel like I am Spinning out of control. I am doing everything that I am told will...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide EffectsBreathing
What is palliative care compared to Hospice?...What is the difference between Palliative care and Hospice>...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Active 8 days agoBreathing...At the moment I am using Spiolto Respimat inhaler, but it always caused me to have a Headache....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Here for Each Other: Supporting Our COPD Community...November marks COPD awareness month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and offering support to each other. This year, our theme is Here for Each Other: Supporting Our COPD Community...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COPD Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway!...This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for participating! November is COPD Awareness Month! This year, our theme is Here for Each Other: Supporting Our COPD Community, a reminder that...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Active 5 days agoCOPD / Packing Part 2...Yes, I have COPD - the packing has begun even though I don't have another place to go to yet. The place I live in currently has been sold. I...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesBreathingMental HealthCoping
How Long Will I Live With COPD?..."How long will I live?" It’s a question that weighs heavily on the minds of many people with COPD, especially those with severe cases. But how do you answer that...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Communicating with your Healthcare Team!...What advice do you have for the community about talking with your doctor? How do you prepare for your appointments and make sure your concerns are being taken seriously?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
Active todayWhat is your flare-up action plan?...What do you do when you have a COPD flare-up or exacerbation? Let's share our tips and advice on how to get through those scary times....Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesTips & Advice
Active 4 days agoWhat changes have you had to make because of your COPD? ...Have you had to change your daily routine? Your job? The way you eat? Let us know and share tips that might help others who are struggling to make these...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesTips & Advice
Difference between hospice and palliative care...The topic says it all....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Active todayCannulas, mouth breathing, Nostril dilators, and sleep!...I sleep with a cannula, as many of us here do, I imagine. My nasal passages are narrow, and are rarely so clear that I can comfortably breathe only through...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Hospice virces palliative care ...Explain palliative care why is it different than hospice how is it paid for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
