Do anyone feel they're not getting enough from their health provider?...I only see my copd nurse once a year and no follow ups. I've asked to be referred to the hospital to get more care but I was told they...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregiving
Is anyone on prednisone long term ?...I am aware of the risks of prednisone. I'm wondering is anyone on this drug long term ? If so have you had issues?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
How long have people lived wtih COPD...Hi there - I'm so sorry, this is my second post in 2 days. I have my psych appointment tomorrow - this COPD has really thrown me, to say the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingDepression
A few questions........Hi Everyone - I've only just put a post - I'm so sorry to post another. Being recently diagnosed, I have so many questions, and I have a 4 -...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Recent diagnosis of COPD - very anxious...Firstly, I feel that I must apologise, as I realise there are so many people much worse off than me, yet I can't stop crying. I can't get out of...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Antibiotics ...Been really struggling with my copd lately.my dr has decided to put me on long term antibiotics.as any body heard of this....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathing
Phlegm ...My biggest frustration is the production of phlegm. At times it seems to all come up with a single cough clogging my airway. I've been able to clear it so...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Grieving with COPD...Grieving sucks – looking for another place to live not helping. It’s making it worse. Like I’m trying to stuff myself and my life into a box that I don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronic BronchitisEmphysema
Let’s Look Into Our Future...Let's dive into the future. A future where living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) takes a turn for the better. My optimism stems from the promising winds of change...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Why do I feel bad in the autumn؟...Every Autumn I feel shortness of breath and some days I have breath disruption while I am sleeping؟ That happens in the fall, I became afraid of Autumn seasons؟...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsFlares
Ribs...I also once in awhile get cramping in the ribs....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Spinal Wedge Fracture!...Hi Gang, So we found out my sisters back pain stems from a low back spinal wedge fracture. Honestly, I’m so disappointed in her past hospital teams for ignoring her...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
New COPD diagnosis ...Hello everyone, I have just been diagnosed as having between stage 3/4 severe emphysema which I now know is the worst stages of COPD..I'm still in shock but not totally...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Earning Extra Income...The last thing you may want in the flurry of the COPD mix is extra responsibility while having to make an income, yet money often makes the world go round. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Active 7 days agoNewly diagnosed very overwhelmed...Feeling very overwhelmed and scared only found out two days ago I’ve stopped smoking but left the hospital not really asking any questions was in a bit of a shock...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
COPD and CHF...Is it common for COPD to be coupled with Conjestive Heart Failure? For over a year I was getting what I can only describe as Violent attacks ; couldnt breath...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Best portable oxygen concentrators...Looking for suggestions for a good and trustworthy portable oxygen concentrator. I cannot find anything where the oxygen supply lasts more than an hour using it on Liter 3. I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Coping ...Coping with COPD is hard enough, but the thing that get's to me the most is having to sleep in a separate Bedroom from my Wife of 40 years...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
COPD research Survey...Hello everyone, I hope you are all feeling well today. My name is Jonathan Willoughby, and I am a doctoral student from the Doctor of Nursing Practice Department at Clarke...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesEmphysemaChronic BronchitisHospice & Palliative Care
Staying or getting fit with mild copd...Hi I have mild copd but over the last couple of years as my fitness has slipped I can feel the progression catching up with me anyone tried to recover...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
