Sleeping in a Recliner vs. a Bed...From the time I was little, I had continuous bouts of chest colds, lung infections, and pneumonia. I slept in the large bedroom my three sisters and I shared. They...reactions21comments
OXYGEN FRUSTRATION...The most frustrating thing about oxygen is the fact that it's been around for 40 years- with no major improvements! It's antiquated, cumbersome and makes COPD patients tied to it...reactions6repliesBreathingCopingTreatment
Canular tangling...How do I stop the canular from tangling? Sometimes it chokes me at night....reactions5repliesTips & Advice
COPD Awareness Month: Pulling Back the Curtain...Despite the obvious physical symptoms, COPD's emotional and psychological effects on patients can often be invisible. During this COPD awareness month, we'll pull back the curtain on COPD and uncover...reactions5comments
COPD Awareness Month 2023 Giveaway!...The COPD Awareness Month 2023 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month! This year, our theme is "Pulling Back the Curtain." We want...reactions2comments
FeaturedCOPD Learnings...What is something YOU didn't know about COPD that you have since learned?...reactions140repliesAwarenessCoping
COPD and Relationships...How has COPD impacted your relationships with family, friends, and others (i.e. dating, coworkers, acquaintances, etc.)?...reactions97repliesCopingFriends & Family
COPD Stigma...Vent about a time that you felt embarrassed, ashamed, or frustrated by other’s opinions or the stigma around COPD....reactions18repliesAwareness
Unseen Aspects of COPD...What is something others might not recognize or see about COPD but you want them to know?...reactions245repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedActive 5 days agoCOPD Frustrations!...What is the most frustrating part about living with COPD?...reactions499repliesAwarenessCoping
ODi...What does it mean when you have a recording of ODI 4% of 12.2/ hr with a total of 11 in an hour while awake? 28.7/hr with 26 of 3%...reactions5repliesBreathingEmphysema
How does one know when one might need daytime oxygen?...Hi! I’m new, and didn’t see this discussed anywhere. I’ve been on 2 liters of nighttime oxygen, since 2017, when a Sleep Study (taken for high heart rate), showed my...reactions20replies
Blood tests...Hello everybody, Well I haven’t posted for a while, I have been here and there having bloods done, one I had done I had to take it from my Doctor,s...reactions17repliesAwareness
Lots of ?'s and unsure of what to expect....Hello! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this group. I do apologize for all the questions I'm about to ask. I'm Sara and I'm here w...reactions2replies
Community Views: The Most Unexpected COPD Symptoms...Shortness of breath is the most common symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, people with COPD quickly discover that there are many other symptoms as well. To gain...reactions76comments
Showing Gratitude to our Respiratory Care Teams...Did you know it's Respiratory Care Week? Share how your respiratory therapist and/or care team has made a difference in your health journey in the comments!...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamAwareness
When you think stage 4 copd is too much to handle..........I was diagnosed with copd age 48 and placed on oxygen within a week. I kept busy and moreless distracted raising our three children. Kids grew up, married, had children...reactions17repliesCoping
Still Struggling with Coping ...I gave up smoking 5 years ago and I'm so tired of the struggle. I spend a lot of time alone. I tell myself I'm not alone. So many people...reactions2repliesCopingDiagnosis
What Is Pre-COPD?...At least once a week, I check my sources for anything new regarding chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Sometimes, this doesn't amount to much. But sometimes, such as this morning...reactions9comments
Query Apnea...I have severe stage copd. Recently when I lay down to sleep it feels like my throat is closing up at the back.Does anyone else get this?...reactions2repliesBreathingSleep
