My Experience With Being Intubated...About two months after my COPD diagnosis, I had a sudden cardiac arrest and died at my kitchen table. Not once, but twice. The stars aligned, and paramedics got to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How to decide on appointments....This may sound crazy, but having COPD, never really know how long one has left! Especially when in golden years already! I have survived lung cancer now for 8 years...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwareness
Fasenra ...Anyone on Fasenra and how's it helping you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCost
Plummeting oxygen levels ...This is my first post anywhere, my mum has end stage copd she’s been on home oxygen for a year now she’s now on it 24hrs a day and goes...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesEnd Stage
VPOD CapOx test...I’m on oxygen 24/7, my insurance company is wanting me to do this test without oxygen for 8 hours! I don’t think I should, am wanting some input on what...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway!...The COPD Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month! This year our theme is "Being Thankful For Our Community." We...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What about COPD.net are you grateful for? ...November is COPD Awareness month, and this year our theme is Being Grateful for our Community...so we want to hear from you! Share what you're grateful for about COPD.net in...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesAwareness
Being Thankful for Our Community! COPD Awareness Month 2022...November is COPD Awareness Month. From being first diagnosed and finding a treatment that works for you to learning to live with this chronic condition, we know it isn't easy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impacts of COPD: The Results Are In...For our 2022 COPD In America survey, 1,802 people answered 73 questions about navigating the many aspects of the condition. More than 16 million people in the United States have...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Yoga positions and COPD...I know that yoga is a recommended activity for people with COPD, and I've just started taking a class. I am wondering: is it just in my head or is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
Talking to Your Healthcare Professionals...Finding your voice and advocating for yourself when visiting your doctor is important. There are considerable benefits to your level of care if you take steps to be proactive in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Moving Day Update...Just a quick update on the move. I am currently taking a break to recharge for cleaning. The movers showed up at 8:45 AM and are now on their way...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCoping
The Dos and Don'ts of COPD Management...Learning the dos and don’ts often takes time when diagnosed with a chronic disease. The same is true of COPD. So, I thought it would be neat to post the...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
COPD and muscle cramps...Does anyone get muscle cramps/Charlie horses when sleeping? This is a fairly new symptom for me and wondering if it is COPD related. I also have gotten a few in...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptoms
COPD and Oxygen ...I have Copd and emphysema with chronic bronchitis,heart failure, with AF ( Aortal fibrillation) long term 24 hours a day Oxygen,I have a Bi pap machine,I use everynight because I...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCopingAwarenessHealthcare Team
Bloating...Is is part of having this disease to have bloating and excess belching?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
My doctor!...Why won't my doctor tell me what stage my COPD is at. Is there any way I can find out what stage I am...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
If I Had Known Then What I Know Now...I should have asked a doctor about what was going on with my lungs much sooner. If I knew how bad it could become, I would have done something about...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tough Love!...I went for a PFT last month. I’m stage 2 COPD. The tech asked me a few questions about my symptoms and lifestyle. She listened to my responses and then...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesExercise
The Worst Part of COPD for Me...The worse part of COPD for me is the fact that I can no longer do the things I used to be able to do. My wife and I are...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCoping
