Traveling with COPD - near and far!...Whether you're going on a trip to a faraway destination or just traveling around town: what is your experience when traveling with COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments24 replies
Oxygen portable tanks...I do this because with going on 30 yrs with copd/alpha1 it's not healthy to waste my life away by not doing being active....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
Does this happen to everyone?...In my reading of this site I have read a lot where people have had a cardiac arrest or something going on with lungs, collapsed....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingSymptoms
Newly diagnosed...Even though I know it's not going to do me any good. I'm still trying to absorb in my head what's going on with me....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Prolia for osteoporosis...My doctor is now recommending I use Prolia but before I agree to it, I was hoping I could get some feedback from anyone who has used or is...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What does my prognosis look like with chronic bronchitis?...I thought the break problem is because of the smoking and was hoping that it'll improve since I quit, but the breathlessness kept increasing....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
The backward steps...Feeling well and doing just as good and then wham you catch something and your down, trying to climb back up to the ladder and each time it takes...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
Taking a shower with oxygen on...I find it to be very difficult and I’m afraid the water is going to get in the tubing. Thanking you in advance...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingTips & Advice
Learning the new *normal* and how to tell if I am going downhill...conditions....I don't want to keep seeking medical help if this symptoms is something I need to learn to live with I'm not sure how I would know if I'm Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisEmphysemaChronic Bronchitis
How are members.X...I just want to say I am hoping you are all okay out there and managing your Copd....Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active 6 days agoWhy me why so young ?...Kick boxing and dancing are not even a remote possibly for me . This disease has been the most frustrating thing I've had to deal with ....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
My oxygen and me...I kept on going to church, but he makes me feel uncomfortable to be around. I need to use oxygen 24/7....Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesBreathingCoping
Active todayBack the the ER...I am hoping Bevespi is not the culprit, because it works really well for my breathing. I will update the forum when I know more....Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentAwareness
What was your COPD diagnosis process like?...It helps to know you're not the only one who's going (or already went) through it! Share about your experience here....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Interesting quote...I found an interesting quote the other day: From John Wooden, former Coach of UCLA Bruins Basketball "Don' t let what you can't do stop you from doing...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesMental Health
Hello All. I think I’m nearing the END...I don’t know weather going to the hospital will do any good at this point....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Zyphyr valves...If you have them can you tell me how you are doing after getting them?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentWork & Employment
Active yesterdayWhat can I do to take my mind off smoking?...Hi, I'm going to attempt to stop smoking with patches and gum.I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on what to do when I get the craving to smoke...Reactions0reactionsComments74 repliesCoping
If I'm on oxygen 24/7 and levels are above 90 but air in lungs isn’t moving. What do you do?...My question is if on oxygen 24/7 and levels are above 90 but air in lungs isn’t moving. What do you do??...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies