Abroad with oxygen...Morning all My dad was diagnosed with COPD 3 years ago and really struggles. Hospital and GP have been more than useless and he still spends most of his days...reactions1replyTravel
trelegy cost on medicare...I am on medicare trelegy is way expensive was way cheaper on private insurance got to be a cheaper way. Im bound to find it any help would be greatly...reactions10repliesCost
Compression Socks I am in Love ! ...Yes folks, after fighting with my thoughts for the last 6 months or so about trying compression socks, yet having a pair, I finally HAD to take the plunge. Wow...reactions2repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceTravel
Why Did I Become A Respiratory Therapist?...The question I'm often asked is, “Why did you become a respiratory therapist?” There's no simple answer, but the pivotal point that set me on this path was my childhood...reactions4comments
Remembering Barbara Moore...We are profoundly heartbroken to share with the community that Patient Leader Barbara Moore passed away on January 7, 2024 at the age of 68. Barbara was diagnosed with COPD...reactions9comments
Making Lifestyle Changes Due to COPD...I'm sure the list is long with all the things that we can not do or that are too hard for us to do because of our COPD. My family...reactions57comments
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of COPD? ...**The In America survey is now closed** To learn more about the challenges of living with COPD, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you can...reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Question about diagnosis ...I had a pulmonologist write in my chart that most likely my lung function will remain stable. Since i am not smoking, my emphysema is not likely to get worse...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Julie Sparks...Julie Sparks is a Chicago-based patient care advocate and full-time caregiver for her mother, who has battled with COPD for almost 15 years. Julie has been with her mother through...
Who Woke Up the Weather?...Just a few weeks ago that I was talking to a friend and telling her I was actually looking forward to winter. She said she felt the same way, even...reactions9comments
Mobility Aids for COPD...Have you used a mobility aid (walker, scooter, cane, etc.) in your COPD journey? Has it been helpful?...reactions37repliesCopingTips & Advice
Exacerbations...I have had 2, and both were different. The first one was all about excessive mucus, the most recent one was about shortness of breath. Both even after I got...reactions7replies
End Stage Woes....My worse part is where I die. Then I wonder if I will be here next week, or can I plan a short trip to get away. There are so...reactions32repliesEnd Stage
Breathing improvement ...Why since I have picked up bone marrow failer has my breathing improved is it the cancer drugs...reactions1reply
Unofficial COPD diagnosis at 28...Hi there, I have been having a chronic cough, intermittent trouble breathing and mucus production for the last 6 months. After seeing a pulmonary specialist he has sent me for...reactions2repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
Have You Ever Thought of Using a Walker ?...I had never considered using a walker until my surgery in 2015. I was still using oxygen tanks back then, and my surgeon put me on a five-pound weight limit...reactions52comments
Do everything very slowly....Be prepared to forget how fit you used to be and come to terms with having to take life at a much slower pace....reactions15repliesCoping
Newly diagnosed help with dlco...Good morning. I am new to this forum and copd. I am not shocked by the diagnosis but definitely was not aware of how complex it is. I have learned...reactions1replyDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
SPo2 levels 86%...Should I be concerned about low SPo2 levels during sleep? They fell to 86% last night according to my Apple Watch. I have had mild COPD for 3 years and...reactions7repliesSymptoms
Supp. O2 Nose Stuffed Plugged...Well it has been some time to figure this out, but I did! Being on Supplemental O2 24/7 my nose at times is dry and / or feels stuffy (plugged)...reactions4repliesCopingBreathingTreatment
