Pain in stomach when out of breath...Hi my husband has chronic COPD, when he,s having breathing problems he gets pains in his stomach and he,s getting quite anxious about it, does this happen to anyone else...reactions6repliesBreathing
The Problem: Showering or Bathing...Before my diagnosis, the thing I loved to do most was take a hot bath. After the kids were in bed and the house was quiet, I would light my...reactions85comments
Should I Stay or Should I Go?...Should I stay home or should I go? How often do we ask ourselves this when invited to go somewhere? I’m sure it’s too many to count. My cousin Rhonda...reactions13comments
Fightin' The Blues...Most times, I'm a happy-go-lucky guy, quick with a joke and smile. Some days the grind gets to me. Mostly on the holidays that I used to love to party...reactions3comments
Nebulizer mouth pieces ...Are all nebulizer mouth pieces the same size. I lost one for my nebulizer wizard and can’t find one...reactions1reply
My Family Picnic (Part 1)...It has been a dark lonely three years. The pandemic happened so fast and lasted so long, it has been years since my extended family and I have been together...reactions1comment
Great day...Yesterday I spent the whole day with my granddaughter. She is 18 months old and a handful. We stayed outside most of the day she was such a good baby...reactions6repliesCoping
Chapter Two: My Continuing Oxygen Life...This morning started off with a bang, though the new chapter started off yesterday. I'm in the kitchen, still struggling with the walker, fumbling around trying to make the coffee...reactions15replies
Cycling with copd...Do anyone know if this cycling on prescription trial for those who are over weight would also apply for us with copd and would it effect those claiming mobility pip,...reactions2repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Caregivers: Aren’t They the Best?...How amazing are our caregivers? I think about this often. There are so many things that my husband does for me. I ask for some help, and most are the...reactions19comments
How Do You Entertain Yourself In The Hospital?...Following a hospital admission for a COPD exacerbation, you may reach a point of recovery where you're feeling better, yet still have to remain in the hospital. You will need...reactions1comment
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19: Differences Between 3 Respiratory Infections...The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect both adults and kids, and they have many...reactions9comments
Flutter valve ...Has anyone tried a flutter valve to help with mucous removal and lung strengthening? Also, my nose is so chronically stuffed, the inside of my nasal passages are swollen I...reactions7repliesBreathing
Death and Dying: Part 3...You can read parts 1 and 2 of this story here and here. After volunteering with the ambulance service and helping with the bookkeeping, I was offered a full-time position...reactions5comments
New here but not to COPD...Last week I had a really bad flare-up of my COPD this is my first time on o2 I am winded most of the time when I was in the...reactions3replies
Endobrachial valves/Pulmonx...Hello everyone, So I spent the afternoon at University Hospital in Cleveland, main campus, and did preliminary testing to see if I will qualify for the "valves". Altho I felt...reactions5repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...reactions2comments
Things I Teach People With COPD...As a respiratory therapist (RT), I teach a lot. We RTs do a lot of teaching. Although, the only place where we RTs are available for teaching is in the...reactions4comments
Oxygen providers, and contracts....I have an oxygen machine through an oxygen provider that is 7 years old. It's had minor servicing. I use it only at night. I don't think they've been able...reactions4repliesHealthcare Team
