Combating extreme depression...I'm going to thereby but....what can be done? I've tried but have been unable stop this....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Results of a CT scan...They say all of that are things I have going for me since my COPD /EMPHESYMA was at a moderate level in 2019....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiagnosis
going for pft on February 24,2023 —- how do you a stress test from a wheelchair♿️♿️♿️!? | JAN 18, 2023 | HITE1955 With ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN one g5......My pulmonologist wants me to 6 minute 🔘🔘walking🔘🔘 test!! how can this be ✅ done ✅ from a wheelchair ♿️♿️, I am in ir 24/ 7. the only way I...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesDiagnosisBreathingChronic Bronchitis
Tips for keeping nasal cannula in place while sleeping...He ran the tubing between the rails on the upper landing that leads directly to the bedroom so I don't have to manage the tubing going up and down...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSleep
Fatigue and Cramp...My COPD Clinic in my Hospital don’t seem to have heard of this so I sometimes feel I am going mad and it’s just me. !!!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
New to COPD...things like working in the garden and going for walks are distant memories....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisCoping
You need you oxygen...Pretty soon I have several 1/2 tanks, not too crazy about going anyplace with them as I don't know how long they will really last..My solution is now I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathingCoping
Pulmonary Rehabilitation closed....Is so, how are you keeping your excerise going? I can't afford nor do I have the place for equipment. ANY SUGGESTIONS?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Travelling with COPD...I had been managing it with Ventolin and Ellipta inhalers and doing pretty well until recently....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTravelTips & AdviceProgression
Some Good News from the Doctor Today...I am so thankful that I have a wonderfully caring and responsive medical team. They are the best medical team I have had in my entire life....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare Team
Can't afford health insurance....Both my children have disabilities and I was always doing for tgem and let myself fall by the wayside....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Can exacerbations caused by covid19 be corrected...I am going to see a Physiologist next week and see about an ablation....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCopingFlares
Major Power Outage and another hospital follow up...I sat up slowly and got to my back up 02 tank at foot of my bed and got it going. Took my Xanax for anxiety as it kicks...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceBreathing
When you think stage 4 copd is too much to handle..........enough, prayer.......turn to praying....meditation with calming music....it wont take away the facts, but does help you manage and deal with all you are going...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
COPD/Emphysema Diagnosis: What is next?...I'm going to get him to see a doctor as soon as he is out of the hospital so we can formulate a plan for him, but I'm just...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisEmphysemaCaregiving
just new ...anyway thank you an thank you for reading my post .I hope everyone is doing great and thank you, Dean...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Palliative Care Appointment...I really thought they were going to help me or at least guide me to where I could obtain info. But, nothing....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My Exciting Oxygen Day...During this time, I am not feeling well at all, as I suspect that my pneumonia is coming back again. Anyway, morning over....Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesBreathing
Urgent advice is needed for our elderly mum with COPD placed on end of life meds...Apparently also since coming home she has refused to eat a single meal and is not talking, that is not communacatiing at all....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingEnd StageHospice & Palliative Care
How can I improve my test results?...When diagnosed with severe, I started cardio (walking at a mile a day) now doing three miles at a very brisk pace every day....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies