PORTABLE CONCENTRATORS...What people forget is that your home concentrator is continuous 02, POC are pulse.... By laceyjanet6931 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
diagnosis...If you have a lung doctor and this hasn't been discussed, I suggest a second opinion.... By jcupdike1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Meltdown...I do have in-home care that my family doctor ordered for me, he is a wonderful doctor, that cares about me and I have been going to him for... By beverlydemarco1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Another hospital stay...When I did get a bed they put me on the ward with Doris the bed banger Who kept everyone awake all night I banging on the side... By Blackmirror1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Trying to remain positive when the unknown outweighs the known...To say I am scared would be an understatement.... By CommunityMember36e8fb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
42 and strong willed...I live each moment as now and deal with what has been dealt to me.... By erinbhou19801 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments24 comments
My Story: Respiratory Failure...Well it didn't do any good to be stubborn, just made it worst.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Standing my ground...and he looked at me and said, "It might not be, but you could still be dead or bedridden in 4 years." This was in May 1999.... By wendinthewillows1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Invisible needs?...My point is #1 if you are a vet and in the VA system and need a hospital bed call them (the pulmonary dept.) and if they don't... By tomboyer461 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Easiest way to shop & cook...Occasionally my husband goes on his own to the local supermarket for things like milk & bread as he can wear a mask which, because of my breathing problem... By munchkin471 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Idjit...I want to stay active but, well, you know.I have been blessed (or not) with a short term outlook. I wake up in the morning, and just do what... By Saminy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD caused by RA nodules...The levels came down and I felt less pain but now the anti bodies are fighting it and the levels are coming back up to 130, they By andy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Fast onset of COPD about a year ago...This has been tough, and tired of the people around me not understanding and thinking it is just a way to be lazy (including family, not all but..).... By Bert L2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How do you know when the Ventolin inhaler is empty...My husband has been using the Ventolin inhaler. It says there are 200 DOS. Not sure if there are puffs. How do you know if the puffer...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Advice on bras...I'm finding it to be more and more difficult wearing a bra and I'm very frustrated....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
COPD is constantly on my mind, too!...Hmmm… unless someone has the illness, he/she just can't imagine what it must be like so, for my husband who, I think might be suffering from Asperger's... By munchkin472 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
Accepting COPD...get off oxygen and be active again.... By maxinepotts2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
My Emphysema Journey...I have been so fortunate these past nine years, so perhaps I just need to adapt to this new progression.... By viveggen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Every Day's a New Day - not for the weak to read...If ever you get in this situation you will know what it's like to be totally helpless like a bowl of jello that's the way I felt.... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
COPD Newbie...The summer of 2016 blew in like a hurricane.... By philbe2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments