Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Aren't...I exercise, meditate, eat healthy meals, and am generally happy. Yet, there are days that I wake up depressed, feel out of place in my own home, or find myself...Reactions0reactionsComments64 comments
Mullein tea...Have others used Mullein tea as an expectorant and how successful has it been...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Living Alone...Hello Group - Question for the group, Do anyone here live alone and if so how do you cope?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
cramping around the ribs...I was just reading this and am so surprised that other people have this also. I get this pain on both sides of my ribs, and it really hurts bad...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Recovering From Pneumonia...Getting pneumonia can be scary for anyone, especially for somebody living with COPD. Jackie discusses a recent bout with the infection and her recovery. How are you doing today?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How to Help Someone Adjust to Life With COPD...So, you have a loved one or friend newly diagnosed with COPD and you are wondering how you can best help them. Here are five things to do and five...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Moving and Downsizing With COPD ...I have been talking about moving for about three years. My first plan was to move to Texas from Massachusetts to be closer to my son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Different dose for Trelegy?...Hello all. My asthma doctor referred me to a pulmonologist several years ago. After ruling out heart issues, the pulmonologist diagnosed me with COPD. I have been under his care...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
COPD and Syncope...People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience syncope. Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out. During syncope a person loses consciousness for several seconds...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Do I Need a Probiotic With My Antibiotic?...For people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), antibiotic use may be more common than in the general population. Antibiotics serve an important role in managing some COPD bacterial exacerbations:...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Portable battery operated concentrator...Does anyone know of a repair shop for the battery operated concentrator? I'm in Joplin, Mo. Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & Advice
It put a kink in my everyday life...I was diagnosed 2 years ago with mild COPD...it has progressively gotten worse by this past winter of 2022..I see my doctor as needed but he really isn't very interested...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
advice?...Perspective? Advice? I contracted a breakthrough COVID in June. It lingered into July. After weeks of negative COVID tests, it recurred with a vengeance, leading to double pneumonia. The long...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these...
A question about my Inogen one G5...I often times I get winded when walking with my One G5 set to 4 L/M, as the DR. ordered. MY question for other users is how long in the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathing
