Accepting a COPD diagnoses...It has been several years since I was diagnosed, and I rarely used the rescue inhaler. This week I went to a doctor's appointment and the 2 out of 3...reactions5repliesBreathing
Recently Diagnosed - PFT Results...Hi, first time posting. Recently diagnosed with emphysema. I started having SOB when walking up steep hills and a flight of stairs progressing to SOB when walking on flat ground...reactions16repliesNewly Diagnosed
Fast onset of COPD about a year ago...May 2021 I woke up and couldn't breathe, just like most here it seems. I did have an emergency inhaler, so I hit it like mad and finally was able...reactions4comments
Repeated flare ups...Hi I wondered if anyone has any advice. I’m asthmatic and aged 45. I used to smoke (I know - seriously stupid and dangerous). Since November I have had monthly...reactions8repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping
Anyone fed up w/ Spiriva packaging?...Been using it for years and it seems the box falls apart earlier and earlier every month. Tried regluing it, tape, rubber bands now keep the whole thing in a...reactions1reply
nose problem...Does anyone have trouble after being in bed even with my head raised, my nose gets stuffed up like it does if you have a cold. I have to get...reactions6replies
The pool and I...So originally I was told that I may not live longer than 5 years. I’m so happy to say that was 9 years ago. I use oxygen 24/7, I’m at...reactions1comment
Plans...Having COPD,with shortness of breath,U have to think out and plan every single thing u do,the bathroom,eating,walking,bathing,and just hope u don't have a breathing attack.U wonder if the next exacerbation...reactions3replies
Copd...35 years old. Been recently diganosed with stage 2 copd and superventicullar tachycardia heart valve disease. Never smoked. I was working with cleaning chemicals for a couple years. Was misdiagnosed...reactions2comments
Covid mandated oxygen and have mild copd...Covid hit me like a tonof bricks on 1/4/22 and my oxygen level was always 92/94. Started oxygen at 4.5 and am now down to 1 since Covid yet still...reactions5replies
It’s OK to Self-Care...I work every day, and sometimes on the weekends too. I don't get paid for many things that I work on. Are you like me? I keep pushing myself to...reactions2comments
Chest tightness...I am not sure if I am so anxious about my breathing in this hot weather, that I am making the top of my chest tight, it is as if...reactions9replies
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...reactions9comments
An Action Plan Is Hope for the Future...I came across this quote the other day by Ady Barkan, a health care activist talking about his battle with ALS. “Hope is not a state of mind. It is...reactions4comments
END STAGE COPD WITH A FEVER OF 99.5...Fever and end stage COPD...reactions14repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Cost...I am a COPD/Emphysema patient and I was using Breo ellipta and it was working and at $50 a refill that was expensive enough. Then it was raised to $100...reactions3replies
Second opinion...So I’ve been contemplating getting a second opinion on my diagnosis. I’ve been taking the prescription meds and honestly I feel the same. My issue was always ongoing nasal congestion...reactions18repliesCopingDiagnosis
End stage...I visited my pulmonary doctor this week and he essentially gave me the bad news about being 'end stage,' which is always something that never comes until we realize it's...reactions4repliesAwarenessCopingEnd Stage
Muscle cramps, itching...Using Symbicort and have muscle cramps in legs and hands. also itching over body....reactions2replies
