Back in the Hospital for Me...I had called my doctor first and when he heard how much blood I was coughing up he sent me to the ER. I just now (6 PM) got...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesAwarenessHealthcare Team
Update on Dan...She had a long talk with him and told him he is depressed and he needs to push hisself and to quit worring about his levels so much....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesEnd StageDepressionAwareness
Has anyone experienced degradation with the effectiveness of azithromycin?...In a matter of hours I was feeling much better and my SpO2 levels were above 90% by the next day....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Wife trying to understand husbands diagnosis ...Almost died to much carbon dioxide . He then spent 4 days in hospital in July, 5 days end August , sent home for 1 day with oxygen tank...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessBreathing
Hi to all...letter from hospital saying that I have obstructive lung defect which I presume is Copd my husband has copd himself and I've always been a passive smoker cus...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
A Feeling of Urgency Not nice !...Maybe it could be that I know Spring is pretty much here and the pollen count will be outrageous soon, I really don't think so though. Hmmmm????...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingDepression
Spring Cleaning, and Eclipses and Stuff!...After much struggling with trying to sleep, my doctor ordered me a hospital bed....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
I'm the caregiver and looking for advice/support...Doesn't help that it's pretty much just me and her (occasionally I might be able to get help from family but normally not)....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingTips & AdviceMental Health
Newly diagnosed with COPD and fearful...My pulmonologist will answer specific questions but has not done much teaching. I live in rural Texas. Our local hospital is 20 minutes away....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
Possible build-up in throat...reached the donut hole very soon with the cost of those and then my cost share was slowing sinking me (in addition to the fact they weren't helping that Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
FeaturedRough Night...The chills have now dissipated a half hour later, and I feel much more relaxed. I've done all my meds and readings. BP is 152/73....Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesSymptoms
Concerned about severe weakness and pain....Any words of wisdom would be appreciated so much....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
When do you decide on oxygen...Without too much detail I was a heavy smoker for years but also exposed to Agent Orange for 18 months....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Palliative Care Appointment...Was I expecting too much? Were they supposed to help me? What do they do exactly?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Treatment Progress!...Much better! That's my report for now. Comments?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Shower Chair A Gift of Love...Just amazing and yes a did appreciate it and used it, but not as much as a thought I would need, The month of March arrived the lungs took...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyMental Health
Kind of funny in a way...3 years ago I was worried about my swollen ankles and developed cellulitis the same doctor said here is some antibiotics try to elevate your feet as much...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
New Update on my Brother and Me...I'm much better this morning, and up with my coffee. Still some dizziness but mild and able to get around....Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesCoping
New member, kind of a mess I am...Again very lucky that I have not had to use it to much during my waking hours, but have a feeling that the winter / colder weather is not...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Confused and a little scared...my diagnosis says Chronic airway obstruction (unspecified type) and im not really sure what to make of the unspecified part but he really didn't say much...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
