Welcome to the Book of 2023...As much as I love the holidays, it is always nice to know they are coming to an end. There is too much hustle and bustle and bad weather conditions...reactions8comments
Humidifiers and essential oil vaporizers...Happy New Year everyone. I've been thinking about getting a humidifier and a essential oil vaporizer. I thought it might help me with my breathing at night. If you can...reactions4replies
FeaturedZephyr Valve Treatment...This is a new treatment for people with COPD that has brought amazing hope to an otherwise hopeless, suffocating end for it's sufferers. I am in the process of being...reactions160repliesTreatment
Prednisone use...My Dr don't want to put me prednisone because of side affects, he gives me 16 pill box but says use in emergency when u can't breath ,I know tons...reactions7replies
New to copd...Hello,fellas! Im 38 y.o and was moderate smoker for 20 years. Have a lot of dust breathed in,fumer,plastics. I had some respiratory issues and now diagnosed chronic bronchitis,GERD,chronic pharyngitis. Im...reactions5repliesChronic Bronchitis
6 Things That We’d Like to See in the New Year...So, we are now entering the new year. Of course, we all make resolutions or ways to improve ourselves. This post is about ideas for the world around us to...reactions2comments
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...reactions7repliesCaregivingCopingBreathing
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...reactions3repliesFriends & 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...reactions6replies
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...reactions9replies
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...reactions6repliesTreatmentDiagnosis
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions6repliesBreathing
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...reactions26repliesFlares
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...reactions9comments
