PORTABLE CONCENTRATORS...I've learned through experience to have a small tote bag with a snap in the center and position the plugs with one hanging out one side and the other... By laceyjanet6931 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
diagnosis...I had to learn was how to listen to health care people who were leading me through the process.... By jcupdike1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My COPD Journey...Went through chest tube, and 2 days in hospital. A year later it recurred. 6 months after that again happened. Same lung.... By jsielke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Mental health...incubation, the last time almost 4 wks ago due to a toxicity reaction to my Theophylline medication requiring dialysis for 3 day's, I've pretty much been through... By phoenix591 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
The Big Bad Wolf Had the Big C...Truth is, I don't remember a life where I could run, talk fast or enjoy the winter.... By Edi Mesa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Idjit...I get all my meds through them and am getting a wheel chair next week for the visits to the doctor and hospital. Probably more I could say but... By Saminy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Wake Up Call...My life changed not only due to COPD but because I went through respiratory failure where I was struggling so hard to breathe that I was turning blue.... By gracefulgailg561 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
THANK YOU, WRITING HELPS...At the time, I never knew or understood what he was going through. He would ask, "Do you think I could light up a cigarette?"... By patt10131 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Has My COPD Been Cured?...I do wonder, though, did I ever really have COPD? Then, practically, cure myself with diet, exercise, abstinence, determination, and an inhaler?... By seniortraveler2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
I LOVE THE COPD WEB SITE...I TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME, AND I REALLY LIKE THIS COPD WEBSITE BECAUSE IT HELPS ME GET THROUGH THE BAD DAYS, THE MODERATORS ARE SO SWEET AND... By beverlydemarco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Exacerbation...urinate, couldn't make it to the bathroom, lucky I had something to pee in, lasted about 10 minutes, I've had these before, but this was a bad one, got By doggy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Anointed's Story...Does anything I've said sound like what you have gone through? I'm open for help in this journey! Thanks for letting me vent.... By anointed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
3 week countdown until......Though I prefer doing what I can when I can is nice, better when there is a support person.... By PaulATX2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Life changes but never let it win...I am still doing karate 3 times a week and even though I am not as fast as I used to be I find it really helps.... By probbo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
New Comer...It gave me a horrible head rush and extremely dizzy. Im now on Incruse Ellipta.... By LeslieC1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Palliative care at home...I always thought that Palliative Care was given through Hospice. Can your doctor order it in your home, and what does contain? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Problems breathing ...For some reason my post won't go through can't discuss with group...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Active 2 days agoWhat would you share with others who are newly diagnosed with COPD?...Comment your learnings, tips, resources, or (non-medical) advice here to support others going through it 💙...Reactions0reactionsComments86 replies
Me and COPD...Then I remember hey dummy, through the nose and exhale with pursed lips.... By seabolt5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
New to this Forum...I feel as though there's some kind of mad race in my body; of which disease will I die first?... By balexander2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
