I have 12 years knowingly have COPD Emphysema ...What I don't understand is the best why to keep breathing. Is exercise the best practice! Is it walking, light upper body work! Is that the best! What if it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Caring for mom...It’s 1:16 am and I’m writing this after finishing the household chores my mom once was able to do for herself. My visits are frequent these days, notwithstanding the three...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingTips & AdviceCoping
Tubing for 02...Today I tripped again on my 02 tubing that is on the floor the length of the house. Was able to catch my self but hurt my ribs again and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Are We Cleaning Our Supplies Properly?...I have learned many new things over the years while living with COPD. Every time I think I have learned it, here comes something new. Over the years, I have...Reactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Cardiovascular issues ...I have a few...hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and 3 aortic aneurysms with thrombus. I cough constantly and I don't know what effect that has on my aneurysms. My cough is worse with...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosisChronic BronchitisFlares
COPD: Body and Mind...You may know what COPD is and that it affects your body and mind. Let’s step back....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I become dependent on oxygen?...Time with oxygen and time without it ? Do I try to get along without it ? The hosp said 24-7...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Our NOTIFICATIONS PAGE At COPD.net Needs COLOUR to Let You KNOW, If READ or NOT...RED for UNREAD Notifications GREEN for READ Notifications...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesAwarenessCopingChronic Bronchitis
Mucus Production During Flare-Ups...Hi, I've been having a problem with mucus production and moving mucus through my airways. It feels like there's something I can't cough up, but othertimes I feel clear. Is...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingEmphysemaSymptoms
COPD inhalers ...Hello everyone. My pulmonologist tried me out on a couple of different inhalers with 3 different medicine's in them. The 1st was breztri, the aerosol made it easy to use...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Very confused about my situation ...I have been diagnosed with stage 3 copd, every time my blood oxygen level is taken the doctor says it’s fine. Then why am I gasping for air every time...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Need advice...I'm 38 year old male, I've been complaining to my doctor's for over 5 years about my breathing, chest pains & blue skin for them to tell me it's just...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysemaNewly DiagnosedCoping
Bereaved medical advice...I came home to find My husband passed away in his favourite armchair last october. The post mortem found his cause of death to be 1. Sepsis 2. Abcess on...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Family talk coping...I know my health issues impact my family. They are aware of my Stage 4 COPD, Severe emphysema plus other medical conditions. I let them know my symptoms, things that...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFriends & FamilyEnd StageCoping
Will you take our COPD In America Survey?...Around 16 million people in the United States are living with COPD. To better understand the patient experience and realities of COPD, we are fielding our 8th COPD In America...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwareness
The Learning Curve of COPD...On a daily basis I work my way through the learning curve of coming to terms with the changes caused by my COPD. I began last new year by paring...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Re breathlessness ...About 5 years ago I had 75% of left lung removed.due to cancer.but since then no matter what I do I get very breathlessness.but when check ol' it's showing around...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Any advice on the early stages?...I was in denial a year ago. I blamed the technician being a dingbat. The last pft at a different hospital makes me feel kinda foolish. I have damaged lungs...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
What do You feel as COPD ers about EXPECTORATING Your MUCUS | PHLEGM | SPUTUM in PUBLIC?! | JAN 23, 2023 | HITE1955 With ‘ DOUG ‘ INOGEN ONE G5......How do You EXPECTORATE Your MUCUS / PHLEGM / SPUTUM in Public?! 1: GUTTER 2: STREET 3: TISSUE 4: COMMODE / TOILET 5: SPITTON / SMALL BOTTLE 6: BATHROOM /...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesChronic BronchitisBreathing
can you feel the ribcage and can tell if you have a barrelchest? | January 22, 2023 | HITE1955 with: Doug lnogen one g5 | IO- 500...I want to know by running my hands down one’s rib cage if they are barrelechested?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesChronic BronchitisDiagnosis
