What Is Polycythemia? ...While it is not as common today as in the past, some people with COPD may develop polycythemia. So, what is polycythemia?...reactions3comments
Sleeping: Recliner vs Bed...Sleeping is never easy when you have COPD. In the early stages of COPD, I developed a nagging cough that intensified when...reactions26comments
Preparedness for storm situations....I have a portable oxygen concentrator that lasts up to 3hrs. and a portable tank that lasts for 6hrs. I have albuterol...reactions1reply
Venting - family needs to communicate!...I attended a wedding recently where the service was streamed on face book. I clime up a long stairway to the doors...reactions4replies
Helping a Pet Owner With COPD...COPD is an acronym for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with four stages. Here is a list of helpful suggestions that you or...reactions1comment
Oxygen ...Can anyone recommend a portable oxygen supplier I want to try it and see if it helps...reactions1reply
Medications...I have been prescribed 4 inhalers in total over the past year (by colour) the blue one did nothing the pink one...reactions14repliesBreathingDiagnosis
COPD...Please let me know how to treat early warning signs. Also what will help. Thanx...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
medication...Hi, I take 2 Carbocisteine tablets morning and evening. I take 1 Ultibro- Breezhaler capsul every morning. These products are to loosen...reactions9replies
Seeking Advice...After two years of perpetual respiratory problems beginning with covid and then successive bouts of URI and pneumonia, I was diagnosed with...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Exacerbations...I have COPD emphasema I am on prednisolone it feels like every two weeks the breathlessness starts to get worse the respiratory...reactions3replies
The Solution: Showering or Bathing...I am not happy that I panicked about taking a bath. I wrote part 1 of this story, which you can read...reactions3comments
Understanding Your Airways: A Comprehensive Guide for People with COPD...COPD is a disease that impacts your airways and alveoli. In an earlier post I talked alveoli and the role they play...reactions27comments
Counseling?...Hi Everyone. I've been hitting some new and unexplored lows in my condition. I've always been a happy man, quick with a...reactions13comments
COPD & COVID...My Mum (88yrs old) has had COPD for many years. She has had Covid twice - last time March 2022! 2 weeks...reactions3replies
Lung Fatigue ...After a busy day of errands using my POC, pulse, I have what I call “lung fatigue”. I think it comes from...reactions3replies
Stage 4 Lack of Interest...I have stage 4 COPD and use oxygen 24/7. I’m feeling like what’s the use of getting out of bed so I...reactions7repliesCopingBreathing
Oxygen how much?...Hi my mom sadly passed away yesterday after falling unconcious the previous morning. I am wondering if being given 3ltrs of oxygen...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisEnd Stage
The Importance of Exercise...There are many significant benefits that may benefit one's health from participating in physical exercise. Jackie describes the benefits of exercise for...reactions4comments
How do you prepare for a major storm?...Hurricanes, winter storms, or other natural disasters are scary, even more so when you are also contending with COPD and rely on...reactions18repliesTips & Advice
