Pluresy or chest infection ...I can’t even spell it. I have been having a pain in my right hand side since last Saturday. I phoned my doctor Monday and he prescribed me a course...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis
Love Letters From The Past...Have you ever thought about leaving notes, emails, or videos for your family after you are gone? Shortly after they diagnosed me with Alpha-1 (Genetic COPD), I started doing this...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Beyond My Existence...This morning I awoke to my 3-month-old puppy pulling at my hair. The light tugs caused me to smile. It was time for the pups to go outside, and then...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Smoking...I have COPD but I continue to smoke. Sounds crazy, but I chose to smoke....Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Hemoptysis, Bronchitis and endobronchial valves..."I have a new pulmonologist who says I have bronchitis and that my irritated airways may be the cause of hemoptysis, which is bloody or tinged sputum or coughing up...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesChronic BronchitisDiagnosisFlares
Communicating With Your Doctor...Most people have no idea how to ask questions of their doctor nor do they know what questions to ask. They go into the doctor’s office, he looks at the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
COPD since 12 years....I was diagnosed COPD in 2010. Now it’s 2022. I have still absolutely no breathing problems, I walk on hills, I climb stairs very comfortably , I only taking Fostair...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
Living with COPD...I am a 75 yr woman diagnosed with COPD. I am a two times cancer survivor, breast and lung cancer. The upper left lobe of my lung was removed in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingDiagnosis
what is an exaberation...i am new on this site.i am 68 years old and i have been told i have COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares
Sleep Disorders and COPD...Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of our overall health and well-being. However, people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble sleeping. In fact...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Short Of Breath Embarrassment...A week ago my husband and I were going to dinner at another couple’s home we have been friends with for many years. They have lived in South Carolina for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Affording meds....I have A- fib as well as COPD, my meds were cposting me $ 100.00 a month however yesterday I went to pick up my meds and the cost went...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCostCopingDepression
Exacerbation...I had a good one last night. 3 in the morning thought I was going to die, bad shortness of breath, too out of breath to use a rescue inhaler...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
my unhappy life...I have copd am so depressed have no one to talk to on oxygen so I don't get out my kids are to busy to talk to me am so...Reactions0reactionsComments24 replies
Phlegm in Throat...Hi, I started using home oxygen 24/7 in December 2021 and struggle with the phlegm build up in my throat. I can't seem to clear the phlegm. Does anyone else...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Showering and COPD...Started oxygen treatment about a year ago. Today was my third shower in that span. It was just so hard for me that I chose to clean myself without the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & Advice
Lung matastatis ...Hi all has anyone else had Lung cancer metastasis newly diagnosed. Thanks Lilly1...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Early stages of COPD...I am in the early year stages of COPD. I've had it for a while but I'm just starting to get more and more out of breath. I can walk...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Inogen 3 battery...I have the Inogen g3 I’ll use on the plane in a couple of weeks. I bought the spare battery but not an external charger. I’m wondering if I charge...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTravelNewly Diagnosed
Zephyr Valve...Has anyone had experience with the Zephyr Valve?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTreatment
