What to expect ...Stage 4. On morphine twice a day. 3 liters oxygen. Last pft 20% efv1. Don't sleep well. What to expect? Dr just...reactions2replies
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE,AND A HAPPY BREATHING EASIER NEW YEAR.X...MERRY CHRISTMAS,AND HAPPY EASIER BREATHING NEW YEAR,SENDING MY LOVE TO YOU ALL.X...reactions17repliesAwarenessBreathing
Love, Adaptation, and COPD...On August 22, 2003, I married my best friend. I worked in the ambulance service while he was in the police force...reactions15comments
Travel Tips and Precautions for COPD Patients...So, you've mustered the courage, and you're gonna do it. You are finally feeling strong enough to take that trip, to see...reactions10comments
What does the future hold, Stage 2 at an early age...Since the end of may, I had been having issues with shortness of breath, chest pain, overall lethargy. We did every test...reactions6repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
Need for oxygen ...I'm a 70 year old man with copd. I have severe copd which I understand is one step before end stage copd...reactions6repliesBreathing
Tips for keeping nasal cannula in place while sleeping...Good day I've been instructed by my Pulmonologist that I need to use oxygen at night. I have a concentrator on the...reactions2repliesSleep
Eight Tips for Managing the Cold Weather With COPD...As winter approaches, the chill and snow become part of the landscape. It's an opportune moment to discuss effective strategies for navigating...reactions5comments
Coughing...I get bad coughing bouts plenty of mucus. Difficulty breathing. It all of a sudden explodes, takes about 15 - 30 min...reactions8replies
Inhaler VS nebulizer...I have COPD - not sure of the level. I'm not on oxygen but I have two important inhalers: Atrovent and Wixela...reactions3repliesTreatment
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPD...This past Saturday, I attended a beautiful fall wedding. The temperature was perfect and was in the high 60s. The sun was...reactions28comments
Nebulizer treatment ...What are the most effective medications used in nebulizer treatments for very advanced emphysema? I do not want steroids! Currently using Brovana...reactions3repliesEmphysema
breathing problems...ive got c.o.p.d never been told wether severe or what thet always never seenm to tell you doctors that im on the...reactions2replies
Existing COPD and now positive with the RSV...It has been a living nightmare that won't stop. Spent 2 days in the ICU last year on a vent.. Yes i...reactions9repliesBreathing
Depression..What's next...With COPD stage 4 I have reached a stage where it's hard to see ahead with a smile. To wake Happy. I...reactions13replies
Trelegy ...My doctor switched me from breztri to trelegy. I'm not doing as well. It's been 3 days. I'm also using nebulizer with...reactions2repliesBreathing
Making Every Moment of Everyday Worth Living...Where did this year go? When I was young, I always asked my parents, “Is Christmas coming pretty soon?" I always got...reactions11comments
Any tips on the use of supplemental oxygen...I've been getting a lot conflicting ideas and suggestions about the use of supplemental oxygen. Some say it shouldn't be used at...reactions8replies
The COPD Mishaps That We Don’t Like To Talk About: Part 1...I can’t believe I’m going there, but here it goes. I know a lot of us have had this happen before, but...reactions13comments
COPD and Difficulty Sleeping...Does your COPD disrupt your sleep? What are some things that you do to sleep better?...reactions31repliesSleep
