How is an exacerbation like?...for 42 years, 3 years ago he developed a chronic cough that got worse over time, and this year he started having quite severe shortness of breath after coming...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares SymptomsSmoking
Feeling lost - can anyone give me some guidance?...So short of breath and no mucus coming up. ANY guidance please?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Being apart of the copd community ...When I was first diagnosed with COPD I had no clue about what was going to happen to me and I definitely want to learn all I can about...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Pain...It feels like I strained my back doing too much at the gym. I have also been having sore eyes and loss of vision....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Feeling low...suffer with a chest infection at least once a month not sleeping at all my husband and kids don’t know what to do with me anymore they just think I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Newly found out about my COPD...I'm new to all this and have no clue as to what's going to happen or how to deal with it. I'm already on two puffers....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Home Oxygen Therapy ...oxygen hasn’t been as good especially with activity (high to mid 80s) we can’t get hold of anyone at Lincare as it’s the weekend any idea what we might be...Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Diagnosed COPD and spirometry ...Does anyone have any advice on what could be going on? Many Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisEmphysemaNewly Diagnosed
Bullectomy - Corona virus .....in quite a demanding job, supporting adults with learning disabilities, also involving lots of personal care and I don't want to risk catching it and going...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Mobility...When trying to travel some, after loading all this stuff in my SUV, I'm exhausted and then don't feel up to going....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingTravel
Question on types of COPD...He had been doing this since 2015....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDiagnosis
Tips that works for me.......Slowing down and doing purse lip breathing. 3. Making sure my equipment is working. 4. Keeping up with my scheduled appointments....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
A lonely journey!...I have emotional whiplash from the coming and goings of "is this it" i have seen her physically waste away in front of my eyes, i am with her...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFriends & FamilyHospice & Palliative CareEnd Stage
How do you cope with not being able to enjoy being outdoors?...I love going to the lakefront and having a picnic with kids and grandkids! I haven't been since getting diagnosed 2 years ago!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Copd ...I need something that actually going to Work my breathlessness getting worse making me not want to Walk. So what do I do. Diamonds5005...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping
Side effects...I am concerned because I've been hearing how some people r not doing well afterward. ...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSide Effects
Diagnosed and Happy(!)...It's not Cancer......it's not Dementia either and those are the scary ones for me....body or mind doing stuff beyond my control....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
nose problem...I'm 89 and by doing that i'm almost sleeping thru the night....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Active yesterdayShower Chair A Gift of Love...Months ago I mentioned to a sister that I was figured I was going to need to get a shower chair and removal shower head for reasons not COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesMental HealthCaregivingFriends & Family
Rs vs copd...This has help him to understand what is going on and brought him to be willing to help me. These are horrible diseases and I wish you the best....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis