An Overview of Common Antidepressants Prescribed...Depression is a common mental illness worldwide; however, people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to depression. Overall, mental health disorders are a common comorbidity for people living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping with copd...I was a caregiver to my mom she also had COPD she passed away 25 years ago. I took her off life support she wrote a letter telling her doctor...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Your Diagnosis Is Not a Life Sentence...When I got my diagnosis of stage 4 COPD I was so scared. I thought I had been diagnosed and sent home to die. Though it was my first diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Oxygen and excercise...I’ve been on oxygen for 11 years. I have stage 3 COPD but I started walking about 5 years ago in my living room and have kept it up because...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
A Time of Renewal...January and September are renewal months for me. I love the thought of September with new pencils and the smell of new books. Education has always been a big part...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Bullea...I have been suffering with diagnosed COPD since 2002 and following major lung surgery for the removal of a large Bullea on my left lung - surgery removed 75% of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCopingEmphysema
Follow up to Bronchoscopy ...Had my follow up from the Broncoscopy a week ago and happy elated to share that the biopsy is negative for cancer. The CT scan done minutes before the Broncoscopy...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSurgeryTreatment
The Link Between Urinary Incontinence and COPD...Everyone has experienced urinary incontinence at some point in their life, but people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to experience this. Urinary incontinence is a medical...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Anyone Else Have Overlap Syndrome? (COPD & Sleep Apnea)...I have COPD, sleep apnea and bouts of insomnia. Just realised that there was a specific name for having both at one time. Was just wondering if anyone else has...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingDiagnosisBreathing
My home is killing me....I am renting a home which I am sure is full of mold didn't know it until I moved in my home is killing me how can I make my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Inhaler proper usage ...My doctors have me on 3 different inhalers at semi prescribed times. Example one is 2 times a day another is once daily, and last one is 3 times daily...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
Scar Tissue and Spasms in the Lung area...I have lungs that spontaneously collapse and have had several chest tubes and two surgeries on one lung. I am getting some painful spasms in my side...feels like under the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsProgression
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 3)...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! Is that all for this series? Sadly, no. My sister-in-law has...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Travelling Has anyone a an oxygen tank on the airplane?...Want to get a portable oxygen tank for the airlines Has anyone ever flown with this?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTravel
Breathing...I have been dealing with COPD over 15 years. I’m in the end stage. I’m on oxygen, breathing treatments and a vent. Meds. I can still do some things just...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Does anyone have experience with these natural remedies?...The Hydrogen Peroxide inhalation and ceramic salt inhalers (Himalayan salt) are two that I found. I am searching for low cost ways to deal with my emphysema. Every July my...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesTreatmentEmphysema
FeaturedDoes anyone have or used a portable oxygen system?...I know nothing about portable Oxygen like what you see advertised. Can they do up to 6 liters or ?? Do they work as well as dragging bottles of O2...Reactions0reactionsComments159 repliesBreathing
What Is the Ideal Blood Pressure for an Individual With COPD?...High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is not clear why people with COPD are at a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Melinda...I was diagnosed with COPD a few years ago it's getting worse and it scares me. I was also diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago. My anxiety and depression...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMental Health
Navigational Bronchoscopy...Had my navigational bronchoscopy under general anesthesia yesterday. Procedure took 20 minutes but in total but with pre and post took 4. Dr said it went well and he feels...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
