Advice...Having an oxygen concentrator is a God send. But the tubing is driving me crazy! I drag the tubing, getting it stuck...reactions1reply
Working on Living...I work on my breathing daily. I'm supposed to be 24/7 supplemental oxygen, but I try to go the better part of...reactions3replies
A Period of Change...It feels like our world is going a bit crazy! This article isn’t about politics. It’s about a time in our lives...reactionscomments
New member, kind of a mess I am...Hi all, so glad I found this forum! I was diagnosed with stage 4 COPD just over 1 yr ago. Yes, had...reactions2replies
suffeing from paint fumes...recently had major decorating done, suffering from paint fumes more so in early morning when I go for an early short walk...reactions5replies
Placement of tank...I live in a small apartment that gets incredibly hot I've been told it's because of the big blue oxygen unit I...reactions7repliesCoping
Financial Assistance With Medical Devices...It might be challenging to find affordable options for medical equipment. Jackie discusses what has worked for her and what options might exist...reactions5comments
Blind Going In...My journey has been long without knowing what was happening to me and the many things going on inside felt like any...reactions1comment
Not Happy With My Doctor...I also have been diagnosed with COPD. No stage has been given to me yet, but it's been six years. I am...reactions13comments
Post Nasal Drip and My COPD...I wake up in the morning with a lot of nasty sputum. I used my neb, but for a long time, I...reactions2comments
Never Give Up...I was diagnosed with COPD after entering the Air Force back in 1973. It was minor at that point. As the years...reactions8comments
COPD Plus Asthma...I have had COPD for over 10 years and asthma all my life, I try to stay active, but some days it's...reactions1comment
COPD Scares...Well, I get fearful every time the oxygen level drops. This comes from the two times I have been in the hospital...reactions4comments
Just Say the Truth...I'm 2010 was diagnosed with less than 50% lung function. Although happy to know what was wrong, I started researching what I...reactions1comment
Steps...I see people mention getting their steps in for the day. Is it number of steps or minutes. How are the steps...reactions1replyExercise
Activity in Stage 4?...My sister in-law has stage 4 COPD, with Lee's than 25% capacity. On oxygen at 5 liters 24/7. Currently remains in bed...reactions14repliesCoping
Does this happen to everyone?...In my reading of this site I have read a lot where people have had a cardiac arrest or something going on...reactions3repliesCopingSymptoms
Sandy Spears...I’m Sandy Spears, a lifelong resident of Georgia. In November 2015, an x-ray revealed a large mass in the lower left lung...
Winter & Cost Of Living...Anybody Else Worried About Winter , The Cost Of Living & COPD . I am so worried I only just got through...reactions2repliesFlares
