My mums copd ...Hello I'm new to this forum. My mum has always been a heavy smoker and was diagnosed with COPD around 10 years ago. Until now her main symptoms were chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCaregivingCopingBreathing
Wishing Everyone a Wonderful Holiday Season...Wishing everyone a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Please stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy your family and friends! Many thanks to the moderators for giving their time...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFriends & Family
Anxiety and panic attacks...It as been a while since I gave been on here .. I gave been having sever panic attacks that feel like I am dying . I have been really...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
COPD...I have COPD end stage and don't understand why I was never offered oxygen and have only been offered lung transplant. Very stressful as I can't receive a transplant due...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
CT Scan...I had a follow up CT scan on December 12th. I got a call from my pulmonologist's office yesterday with the results. I was told, and I quote, " There...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentDiagnosis
Happy Holidays With COPD...Welcome to another holiday with COPD! Hearing “Happy Holidays” and noting the time of year, I think Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year. Yet, I’m reminded that our holidays go beyond...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When COPD Affects Your Family...Mom used to say that we put the fun in dysfunctional. When COPD affects your family, it is anything but funny. Oh, we tried to make light of the troubles...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Christmas Past, Present, and Future...My memory takes me back to a third-grade moment. I am in the bathroom after lunch with some of my classmates. They were talking about Santa and if he was...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Resources for Veterans, LGBTQ+ People, and Other Special Groups...Coping with a chronic health condition can be challenging for you, your family, and your caregivers. You rely on your healthcare team to manage your condition. However, there are other...
General stuff and new to the community...Hello. I am so happy I found this place. I haven't had anybody to talk with except my pharmacist and my doctor. I am so hungry for knowledge about this...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
Cellulitis again?...On Thursday (12/15), I had a busy day. First, I had company coming, so I had to take a shower (my hardest thing these days). Then my home health nurse...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesFlares
Having Hope With COPD...Hope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. When I was diagnosed with COPD, I was numb. I had just returned from 5 days of...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
New to COPD...I was diagnosed about 6 months ago. I didn't have a lot of problems at first. Then I started getting a fever and headaches. This went on for about 10...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Staying safe...Tuesday 12/5 was my appointment with my pulmonologist. Arrived at 10:00 for a 10:15 appointment. When I got back into my room, the Dr came in very quickly and ask...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
COPD...Hi I'm Amanda I'm 36 yrs old and I have COPD. Everyday is a struggle for me I got winded over night and haven't returned since. I have not made...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Powder Is inhaler...I thought we thought it was strange to inhale powder substance into your lungs But a lot of these inhalers are powder what do you think...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
The 4 P's of the Holidays...It’s that time of the year again. The holly, the ivy, and everything Santa. If you are anything like me, you still strive to have that Norman Rockwell Christmas even...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Symptoms worse at night?...Is it just me or do symptoms get worse at night? I find that all day things can be ok then when it's time for bed i can't breathe, nose...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
I have had two types of exacerbations: acute bronchitis and non-bronchitis...I was diagnosed in 2021 with both bronchiectasis and COPD (Emphysema). But my coughing history started in early childhood. I had bronchitis every couple of years. I'm 71 and the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
