COPD pain + doctor...It’s about an 8 hour wait at the ER here so I am hoping to avoid that route but not sure how much longer I can stand it....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
UPdate on Lung Cancer and COPD...Thank you all so much for being there for me Hugs to ALL Doris...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Swallowing problems...I have also "snorted" inwards from my nose and spat out the muck from there - including on occasion pills I had taken....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
COPD ...lot of praying I’m so great full I don’t feel sick to be at stage 4 Im wondering about the new implant options I’m hearing about also Thanks so Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
A Big Thankyou to Leon, for all the work you have done within the Copd community.X...Will miss you on the Copd net so much. You Take Care and God Bless to you and your family Leon, from us all I am sure.X...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwareness
Possible diagnosis at 41...I have been struggling with shortness of breath for some time now, made much worse after catching Covid at the start of December....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
Can I apply for both Medical Disability and Early Social Security?...Any answers or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks, Mary...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
I’m not new, just in a whirlwind. ...I don’t usually talk this much. ...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingBreathing
Plummeting oxygen levels ...She’s seems to just get worse and worse, she’s at a point now that she can’t do very much for herself and if she does her oxygen levels drop...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesEnd Stage
Covid vaccine anybody?...He has no idea how much I worry about already trying to decide what to do. I’m so afraid it will affect me like the flu shot did or...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Why me why so young ?...When I was diagnosed I didn't know much about the disease and I didn't take it seriously....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
How do I deal with this?...If anyone has any kind of advice about how to just get through your days, id appreciate it so much. Thank you ❤️ - Liz...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCaregivingEnd StageCoping
Nebulizer mask vs mouthpiece...The treatment is definitely so much more pleasant and relaxing with the mask, and I actually do feel better this morning than I have in days....Reactions0reactionsComments28 replies
Water thirst.💧💦...drinks, the colder the water the better have even put water in the freezer to make it as cold as I can before it ices up to much.It is becoming...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesAwareness
After effects of induced coma...bloodwork is normal no surger I woke up after six weeks of being induced to coma with a vent and trachea but I muscle wasted quickly and couldn't do Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Killer co pays...I don't know how anyone can afford to get sick today they have u paying so much for all this equipment its out of hand some of these drugs...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Answers FINALLY! Since July...Other the that just keep on enjoying life as much as I can or sit down and have a good cry....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingAwareness
Doctor Vacations...It is the only doctor appointment or test I have for a whole month to 6 weeks and it very much reinvigorates me....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingMental Health
Care giver advise for end stage copd...Thanks in advance and I hope this will help others in similar circumstances as it sucks not knowing the right answer....Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesHospice & Palliative Care