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...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...reactions29comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions2repliesBreathingFriends & Family
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...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...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...reactions17repliesDepressionEmphysema
COPD ...Although my family and friends know I have severe COPD I try not to put on them and do normal jobs but...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...reactions6repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
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...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...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...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Help caring for someone with COPD...Hi All, my mother (73) was diagnosed many years ago with COPD and it had been completely manageable however, 3 years ago...reactions1replyCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
Wish COPD was like a light bulb......There are days when I wish I could shut off COPD like a light bulb, but unfortunately this chronic illness will not...reactions3repliesBreathingDepressionEmphysema
I Can Empathize With My COPD Patients...I've always found a unique connection with my COPD patients, thanks to my own battle with severe asthma. It fosters some enlightening...reactions1comment
COPD exacerbation...The flu morped into COPD last Friday. I called my pulmonologist on Monday only to be told he couldn't return my call...reactions1replyBreathingCopingFlares
