Staying motivated with COPD...I gain so much from interacting with other people who are dealing with the same issues....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Happy New Year!!!...I didn't get much sleep last night, as all the neighbors were out till all hours setting off fireworks and making all the noise they possibly could....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & Family
Tools you have that help...from activity and allow you to focus on the next project....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
ANXIETY...SO I DID AND UNDED UP AGAIN IN ICU WITH A MUCAS PLUG. THE DOCTOR TOLD MY HUSBAND THAT IF THE MED DIDNT WORK THEY WOULD JUST HAVE TO...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesMental HealthDepressionTips & Advice
distracting my brain......Originally my doc prescribed much stronger RX but none of those oral meds woks quick enough....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Electric bike perfect for COPD...That is because you can adjust just how much effort you want to put into it. If you need to rest, it will go along at a good clip...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Gaining weight with COPD...Hi everyone, I am 60 years of age and diagnosed with COPD two years ago, I stopped smoking straight away and felt much better as my sense of taste...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Has anyone been diagnosed with small airway disease?...I don’t see much info on small airway disease but it seems as its the same thing as COPD? Does anyone have any insight? Thanks....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Coping...So I have much to be thankful for. And thank you for allowing me to share when needed....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping
Living with End Stage Emphysema...Prior to this, I’ve spent most of my time laying around with not much energy or enthusiasm to get up and do much....Reactions0reactionsComments48 repliesEnd StageEmphysema
How does one know when one might need daytime oxygen?...Thanks so very much! Linda...Reactions0reactionsComments20 replies
Inogen Tidal Assist Ventilator...One of my caregivers and also a friend I see every other week or so, both say I seem much better since I've been using it but I'm not...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Pneumonia Yes it was so WORTH IT!...Drove and stayed with them a few days (5hr one way) and loved on those little babies as much as grandma could....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTravel
Newly diagnosed help with dlco...I have learned so much reading through others posts and questions. I have a question about dlco. Everything I read talks about it as a percentage....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Auntie with COPD...have no idea how to help but I want to , they are very proud people and never ask for a thing even if there struggling .. my uncle has...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDepressionCaregiving
A few questions........One of the reasons I post so often is that I love my son so much, and to think I brought all of this on myself - he doesn't...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Noninvasive ventilator (Trilogy Machine)...He can't do much of anything for himself. I still manage to work two days a week but I'm afraid that might be changing soon....Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Stop smoking...My breathing is so much better. I don't have to use the nebulizer anymore. I got way more energy. My life has turned around....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisCopingSmoking
Combating extreme depression...Now, 4 years later my overall health is much improved except the COPD of.course....and the DEPRESSION. I haven't gotten out of bed....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What am I missing that is good?...Now that Im home I find I can only do so much of "anything" before I have to stop and rest!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly DiagnosedCoping
