What does the future hold, Stage 2 at an early age...The symptoms remained however and at the end of November I was referred to a pulmonologist which upon going in i thought nothing of it until i was told...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
Merry Christmas!!!...He is doing okay for now. I still don't know for sure but will hopefully get big hugs from my granddaughters tomorrow!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFriends & Family
Can you help with my pulmonary rehab questions?...Can I wear my oxygen while doing it? 2....Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Side Effects of Antibiotics...This morning, a whole day later, it seems much better, like it is finally going away. I hope. What an ordeal!...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesSide Effects
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
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
ANXIETY...I DONT KNOW HOW I WENT FROM DOING EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME, TO BEING TETHERED TO AN OXOGYN MACHINE WITH IN 9 MTHS. IM SO DEPRESSED....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDepressionMental HealthTips & Advice
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
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
Spring Cleaning, and Eclipses and Stuff!...But I am doing it all one day at a time, and today is good so far. I hope It goes well for you all too....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
exercise...‘Let's Get Moving! You may think that because you have COPD, you shouldn't exert yourself....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
A Disaster of a Week...So, 5.5 days without power, and doing the survival shuffle is exhausting!...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTreatment
Censorship...Here I am citing two clinical researchers at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research who established a 200-person COVID-19 Clinical Trial Unit (CCTU...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsAwareness
Frustrated and frightened...I am going to try a new pulmonologist, but am not hopeful....Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
My treatment of choice!...I joined a health club near my home and am struggling to keep myself going regularly. However, I suffer when I do not go....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
COPD Delirium...Lots of dreams of going out on bus trips with seniors and other stuff - the kinds of things she used to do to entertain herself post-retirement....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEnd StageHospice & Palliative CareCaregiving
breathing problems after COVID...Can anyone know what's going on? I have read that it can be mild COPD :(...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosisBreathingSymptoms
FeaturedRough Night...Got some more water and I'm going back to bed now, still very tired and sleepy, shaky. Really weird!...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesSymptoms
Help me understand COPD stages ...Hoping he can help....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
exercise...‘Let's Get Moving! You may think that because you have COPD, you shouldn't exert yourself....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
