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...reactions2repliesFriends & FamilyBreathing
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
Inogen in the restroom...Inogen in the restroom. I have the Inogen G5 which I carry into restaurants and other places and if I need to use the restroom, I use a "Carabiner Gear...reactions6repliesTravelTips & Advice
Managing Copd...Managing COPD isn't always easy as some days my levels are good and other well they can improve. Don't forget to use your inhaler(s) or oxygen if prescribed like me...reactions17repliesDepressionEmphysema
COPD ...Although my family and friends know I have severe COPD I try not to put on them and do normal jobs but take longer I also play golf once or...reactions5repliesCoping
Can exacerbations caused by covid19 be corrected...Copd was quite manageable and not so problematic until contracting Covid19. Will conditions return to the levels that existed before Covid infection?...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
Lung crackles for a year, postural, help please...Hi, I've had lung crackles for a year now, and they are affected by my posture, so when I go drs he can not hear them. .. What should I...reactions6repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Relationships and COPD...Over the years, COPDers have asked if it's possible to have a relationship while having COPD. Actually, that's a question asked by people who suffer from all types of chronic...reactions3comments
Changing inhaler brands...Wondering if anyone has experienced the difference between Symbicort and its so-called generic equivalent, Breyna? My insurance company dropped Symbicort and my first time using Breyna was exceptionally disappointing, with...reactions2repliesCost
Recommendations for portable oxygen...I am seeing many ads for different portable oxygen. I'm wondering if anyone knows the advantage and disadvantages of them and which have you found the best....reactions4repliesTips & Advice
