knowing when its time to let go and let hospice manage you...Never in my life have i ever been so sick or felt so wel ak That waS in Feb and Ive been back to the hospital twice since...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHospice & Palliative CareEnd StageEmphysema
COPD, anxiety and vanity ...This is destroying me, any advice would be welcome, thank you, Anthony Popola...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Trouble getting BIPAP machine...My mother is in end stage COPD and has been told that the only way for her to obtain and be set up properly for a BIPAP is...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSleepEnd StageCost
Exacerbation toolkit...I am now against antibiotics on the grounds that they are claimed to act against the body's immune system BUT occasionally they are necessary...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Very confused about my situation ...I have been diagnosed with stage 3 copd, every time my blood oxygen level is taken the doctor says it’s fine....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Which oxymeter is best?...Been on oxygen for 3 years and the last week found my cannula lying in my lap....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Can you help with my pulmonary rehab questions?...I'm worried I won't be able to complete the test. Any answers to questions will be very appreciated. Thank you!...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
How is an exacerbation like?...He had been having sleep issues a week prior, so I don't know if the exacerbation started gradually a week before, or it was that morning...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares SymptomsSmoking
27 year old male. I suspect COPD and/or Emphysema. Very scared....My chest feels a bit tight as well/painful (though the pain I feel could easily be a digestive issue or nerve pain related to lyme, as I have Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
COPD Stage 4...I didn't know there are different stages. Until my last episode almost took me from here. And then my Dr said stage 4... what does that mean?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
valve placement recovery...What might the driving restrictions be like? Thanks!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentDiet & NutritionSurgery
How does one know when one might need daytime oxygen?...Reports I can actually share are wonderful — if they’ll be believed?...Reactions0reactionsComments20 replies
Side Effects of Antibiotics...Then it subsided, and by 0600 I was able to go back to bed....Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesSide Effects
How do you go swimming if you're on supplemental oxygen?...I was wondering how other people on supplemental oxygen are able to use a swimming pool?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
A Feeling of Urgency Not nice !...Maybe it could be that I know Spring is pretty much here and the pollen count will be outrageous soon, I really don't think so though. Hmmmm????...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingDepression
USE OF OXYGEN DURING PANDEMIC...I was concerned that I would be breathing in the surrounding air straight into my nose....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Tips that works for me.......Tips for managing my copd symptoms are: 1. Stay calm - when I get myself all worked up - it's harder to breathe. 2....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
Diagnosis ...Hi I’m Andrew 🙏🏼, I’ve been Diagnosed with stage 2 COPD ‘ I’m asking if anyone has the same stage as me but you feel as though your maybe...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Working on Living...I'm supposed to be 24/7 supplemental oxygen, but I try to go the better part of the day oxygen free....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What's the best daily inhaler with the LEAST amount of side effects? If you're happy with yours, what are you using?...Looking for suggestions from regular people who have already been there and done that. Thank you!!...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
