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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2repliesBreathingSleep
Rib cramping...I'm having cramping in my ribs, up bye my heart, it starting to get sore, On the left side...reactions4replies
Cold Weather and O2 use...This is my first autumn and winter with having full time O2. I have noticed already that my hose gets stiff in...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Dry cough?...I've recently had some nasty episodes with my lungs being so dry that I just couldn't get the phlegm moving. Even after...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Prednisone...I was curious how anyone who has been prescribed Prednisone, has liked or disliked it. I am just out of the hospital...reactions13repliesSide EffectsTreatment
COPD and Grocery Shopping...Okay, Raise of hands here. Who among you considers going grocery shopping to be the most annoying errand ever? If you have...reactions21comments
Copd medication ...ALERT!🚨 In case anyone here uses this medication... Supposed to be discontinued by the end of December. If you use this, please...reactions1replyAwareness
Grocery Shopping and COPD...How do you manage grocery shopping with COPD? Any tips or strategies to make the experience easier and more manageable?...reactions104repliesTips & AdviceCoping
My Doctor is Amazing...I feel so fortunate in that I have a doctor who always listens to me, doesn't make me feel rushed and is...reactions5repliesTreatment
Help for wife...My wife has copd,the help she gets from her doctor is nil,she has an inhaler and that is all .They have not...reactions6repliesCoping
Managing COPD Symptoms In Fall Weather...Managing the change of seasons is never easy with COPD because each season is as unique as your COPD is and brings...reactionscomments
