27 year old male. I suspect COPD and/or Emphysema. Very scared....I find myself crying as I write this, and maybe I should be stronger, but right now, it feels like everything is falling apart....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Sleep Study...I am now going to do a sleep study to determine if I snore. My pulmonologist asked me if I snored, I told him my dog would not tell...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSleep
Stigma about breathing problems...I don't know how I'm going to get through the next few days. Any other illness I'd be able to be upfront about but I feel I have to...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCopingBreathingSmoking
Help ! 20 year old with Severe COPD...Still now I'm not able to breathe normally, i was constantly breathless for 2 months and my meds were working fine and i was doing fine , last month...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDepressionChronic Bronchitis
Sexercise and motivations...Truth in the old saying "keep moving forward."...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Giving up smoking and gum problems ...Lately I have had bleeding gums, did get to see my dentist and I have bad gum disease, and I am going to have a tooth out soon and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Oxygen providers, and contracts....They recently sent me a letter saying the machine was old, and I needed to inform them if I was going to remain as their customer, or go to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesHealthcare Team
COPD Exercising Made Easy...I KNOW I need to exercise, but was LAME in actually DOING it....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Frustrated...That’s motivation enough for me to keep going....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCoping
Update on bronchoscope and mucinex use...I thought maybe I was moving into a worse stage of my COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Could I have COPD? (28yo, m)...I don't feel any trouble breathing when doing physical activity....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Just diagnosed...I was blown away when he said I have emphysema without 1st doing the Spiro....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Feeling worried....I have noticed that he gets out of breath very easy, sweat, gets hot and as he puts it he’s totally buggered after doing the slightest thing....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
COPD and the Vaxx...However, I still get out of breath when doing strenuous things....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Learning curve ...I have, and probably will again not been able to take my own advice, but over time I am andhave had to learn when this happens to STOP WHATEVER I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Oxygen how much?...In her blood ,then family were called to tell us she was going to pass away ,she fought for 24 hours ....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingDiagnosisEnd Stage
65 years old, stage 4 copd FEV1 30% ...But, I am wondering what he can do to help himself moving forward. He is now on Oxygen 24hrs a day....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageBreathing
Are my concerns around COVID and COPD valid?...What is going on with me? I have just discovered this website tonight so please excuse me if my question is a bit vague....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Covid vaccine anybody?...I had a flu shot several years ago and thought I was going to die. It made me so ill I was in bed for 3 days. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
A Shoutout to Kloker and Intruder286...Are you alright and how are you doing? Could you post an update? I miss you guys posting and both of you all's sense of humor....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFriends & Family
