MODERATE COPD...Morning - I have just been diagnosed with Moderate COPD after a Spirometer test and to be honest was shocked. I've been very fit all my life, played rugby, professional...reactions6repliesBreathing
How to handle questions from a store cashier....For a number of years, I have been reluctant to use my oxygen in public. It just made me feel different. But after dealing with a MAC infection my thinking...reactions8replies
There’s an App for That: My Favorite Apps for COPD...Nowadays, there seems to be an app for everything, and if you have a smartphone, you probably have a few or have heard of at least a few of them...reactions2comments
How I deal with my COPD and other conditions ...I have COPD, PTSD, anxiety, and neuropathy in my left leg the neuropathy and COPD don't let me do much exercises. And my PTSD and anxiety sometimes makes it harder...reactions2repliesCoping
What can I do to keep my Tubing from Twisting...I use the 50ft tubing for my concentrator,it’s enough to get me around my entire 2 story house. The only think is that it gets twisted in several places and...reactions6repliesTips & Advice
Weight gain...I am really struggling to lose weight with shortness of breath with activities, a bad knee that gives out, chronic pain and IBS and diabetes. I feel like if I...reactions7repliesExercise
Methods for Cleaning Your Equipment...Editor's Note: Always refer to your healthcare team or device manufacturer if you have questions about cleaning your equipment. People with COPD often have various equipment to help with breathing...reactions12comments
Take care, Covid still here in Australia ...I have MSA(Parkinsons +) ACLeukaemia aswell as depression with COPD some days things are a little harder than others but I recently recovered from Covid, and since then my breathing...reactions8repliesAwareness
Hospice and Palliative Care With COPD...Editor's Note: This article discusses hospice and end-of-life care, which could be potentially triggering for certain readers. I know a lot of people don’t like to talk about the subject...reactions24comments
COPD LIFESTYLE AFTER DIAGNOSIS ...I'm 61 and was recently diagnosed with copd after a 5 day hospital stay with double pneumonia.and on top of that I was smoking over 2 packs of cigarettes a...reactions7repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Lung Nodules ...I am 55 years old and diagnosed with moderate COPD 5 years ago. I have given up smoking but I do vape. I was told 12 months ago that I...reactions3repliesSide EffectsDiagnosis
Trimbow inhaler changed to TrimbowNext...Hi I have changed from Trimbow inhaler to TrimbowNext powder form. But don’t feel it is so effective. Has anyone else experienced this please?...reactions5replies
Glossary of COPD Terms...This glossary covers some key aspects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Learning these terms can help you to better understand the condition. A genetic disorder passed down in families...
Extra Struggles in a COPD World...You’ve probably heard me say that the leg bones are connected to the knee bone. That’s my body, for sure. To me, it only makes sense that one chronic illness...reactionscomments
Blood in mucus ...I have been caughing up mucus with blood. Any one have info on this?...reactions4repliesChronic Bronchitis
dupixent...unresponsive to Breztri and trilogy. anybody out there with good results from Dupixent?...reactions22repliesBreathingEmphysema
Health Risks Associated With COPD...Editor's note: If you have concerns about COPD or associated comorbidities, always consult your healthcare provider. I am sure most of us with COPD have heard that, according to WHO...reactions19comments
Air Purifiers and Humidifiers...Hi All, I was wondering if anyone is or has used either an air purifier or humidifier. Have you seen any benefits in doing so? Thank you in advance....reactions18replies
General questions due to copd and sleep apnea ...Hey, I haven’t posted in a while, I wrote on behalf of my grandmother before. She had a few hospital admissions due to breathing difficulties, She had her lung scans...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceSleepAwareness
Memes I'd Create for Doctor's Offices Then and Now...I enjoy being a respiratory therapist. It gives me an opportunity to connect with people with COPD and to share my knowledge with them. Of course, I enjoy our conversations...reactions9comments
