Lack of COPD Symptoms...Did not expect it to be that bad as it seems to develop quickly.... By seburnworth033 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Childhood problems?...Of course, it never entered my head that that (or Asthma) could have been at the back of it all....just being unfit!... By munchkin472 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Goals Before I Go...My first goal in this exercise regimen is to be able to dance with my husband.... By vittoria2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Knew It Was Likely, But Thought I'd Have More Time!...After no obvious cause could be found for the anemia, a mention was made that my hemoglobin had been steadily dropping since the beginning of the year.... By 6hjeu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Geibman's Story...It has been a very interesting last four months. The good news is I haven't smoked for over a month and have a good PCP.... By geibman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Determined...You would think that would be enough to make me quit smoking!... By 6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Correct diagnosis ...My oxygen levels are currently at 96-98% but I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 COPD and it doesn’t seem to make sense???...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
I'm 56 Years Old and a Mess!...We don't live in filth, far from it, it's just not as clean as used to be or I would like it to be.... By cynthiaamoore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Well I did smoke but I didn't think this would happen!...are up to it).... By 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Story...Then in late 2017 it seems to be getting worse, I really noticed it when we were moving.... By Jbyrd4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Active todayCOPD / Packing Part 2...It's hard to break up your home and place them in boxes when you don't know where you are going....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathingMental HealthCoping
Easter break...Just like to say have a lovely weekend what ever your doing and keep safe and well...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & Family
Will I always be short of breath?...I asked if I needed to be on oxygen and she said no. I am very depressed because I cannot breathe.... By neen1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Too young to be treated...I was about 30, when I started my symptoms. I lived in Germany at the time. I often had pneumonia. The doctors had no idea what was wrong with me... By ridingsolo11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Be Aware...One day last week was one of those warmer winter days, an easy breathing day. I bundled up, oxygen in tow, mask on, and actually went to a store. Darkness... By Wdh10311 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
In June I will be 78 and my life went downhill starting around age 71...I started smoking at age 25 as cigarettes were 11 cents a pack in the service. I was told to light them up if you got them! I smoked for... By galexa1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Help ! 20 year old with Severe COPD...Been diagnosed with Severe COPD ans GERD 4 months ago (Fev1/Fvc pred% 43%)....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDepressionChronic Bronchitis
What do you do in the mornings ...The mornings are so hard for me. I have trouble getting out of bed now for the past two days I have been vomiting a lot of...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCopingDiagnosisAwareness
Active yesterdayWhat excersize can I do to help me walk farther without getting tired and out of breath?...I have been using a treadmill to try to walk farther without getting fatigued and out of breath. But it hasn't helped much. What else can I do?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Does your pulse ox drop drastically from COPD?...I've got so many side effects, I don't even know where they are coming from....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing