Short Of Breath Embarrassment...A week ago my husband and I were going to dinner at another couple’s home we have been friends with for many years. They have lived in South Carolina for...reactionscomments
Affording meds....I have A- fib as well as COPD, my meds were cposting me $ 100.00 a month however yesterday I went to pick up my meds and the cost went...reactions1replyCostCopingDepression
Exacerbation...I had a good one last night. 3 in the morning thought I was going to die, bad shortness of breath, too out of breath to use a rescue inhaler...reactions13comments
my unhappy life...I have copd am so depressed have no one to talk to on oxygen so I don't get out my kids are to busy to talk to me am so...reactions24replies
Phlegm in Throat...Hi, I started using home oxygen 24/7 in December 2021 and struggle with the phlegm build up in my throat. I can't seem to clear the phlegm. Does anyone else...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Showering and COPD...Started oxygen treatment about a year ago. Today was my third shower in that span. It was just so hard for me that I chose to clean myself without the...reactions6repliesTips & Advice
Lung matastatis ...Hi all has anyone else had Lung cancer metastasis newly diagnosed. Thanks Lilly1...reactions2replies
Early stages of COPD...I am in the early year stages of COPD. I've had it for a while but I'm just starting to get more and more out of breath. I can walk...reactions1reply
Inogen 3 battery...I have the Inogen g3 I’ll use on the plane in a couple of weeks. I bought the spare battery but not an external charger. I’m wondering if I charge...reactions1replyTravelNewly Diagnosed
The Challenge of the Garbage Bags: They Take My Breath Away...My husband went shopping and bought a generic brand of garbage bags, that the package said were unscented. I got a sore throat and a tight chest when we opened...reactions2comments
aspirating...Hi I am new. I have had aspirating while eating, drinking or just swallowing saliva 3 or 4 times in the last few months. Luckily, my husband was there and...reactions1replyBreathing
Breathing exercise devices...I'm a senior citizen recently damaged my lungs cleaning the bathroom & kitchen with a bleach cleaner. Now I'm somewhat breathless. There are some Breath improver machines around e.g. 'The...reactions1replyBreathingExerciseNewly Diagnosed
running nose...how do i stop my nose from running. Thus far I've used nose sprays and allergy meds. Nothing seems to work. Some days r better and it doesn't run all...reactions1reply
Are You Working on Self Development or Shelf Development?...Jeff speaks to the importance of working to better ourselves despite being faced with a COPD diagnosis. How are you doing today? Click the button below to share a status...reactions1comment
How to Spend Your FSA/HSA Dollars...If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend the money in those accounts. The good news...reactionscomments
Anyone used CBD oil to reduce the anxiety of flares? ...I have bad days and good days. Lately the bad has outweighed the good. I'm 82. I've had a good life. I've always been a half full glass kind of...reactions14repliesBreathingDepressionFlares
Rejuven Air liquid nitrogen spray trials...Is anyone familiar with the RejuvenAir liquid nitrogen trials to treat chronic bronchitis? My pulmo is wanting me to test to see if I qualify for the procedure. So far...reactions5replies
Walking Isn’t the Only Way to Exercise...Between the weight gain from prednisone and my trashed knees, I can’t walk or jog too far. So how do I exercise? I found that it's easier to exercise when...reactions9comments
Air purifiers ...I have an extremely dusty house. I do not have nor is central air a feasibility. My bedroom is roughly 400sf and I have a slider. Currently I am using...reactions2repliesCostTreatmentBreathing
