ITS HARD TO SAY...I FEEL SAD MOST OF THE TIME, AND MY SON JOHN SAID TO ME A COUPLE TIMES WELL YOU DID IT TO...reactions2replies
What You Should Know When You Are First Prescribed Oxygen...Editors Note: The experiences shared in this article are those of the author. Please consult your doctor if you feel that you...reactions65comments
Gas pressure with COPD...Does anyone have had gas pressure with COPD. Any suggestions that can help relieve it?...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
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...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...reactions12repliesCost
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...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...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...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...reactions79comments
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...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...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...
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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions15repliesCoping
