Age 32 and newly diagnosed with acos...So I’ve recently been diagnosed with copd, I already have asthma so I’ve got the cross over type called acos. I’d like to know if there is anyone else my...reactions3repliesAwarenessDiagnosisCoping
Medication for anxiety....I had been prescribed anxiety medication to take before bed for the past 8 years. The reason is that I get panicky having to go to sleep at night. My...reactions1reply
Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Aren't...I exercise, meditate, eat healthy meals, and am generally happy. Yet, there are days that I wake up depressed, feel out of place in my own home, or find myself...reactions64comments
Mullein tea...Have others used Mullein tea as an expectorant and how successful has it been...reactions2replies
Living Alone...Hello Group - Question for the group, Do anyone here live alone and if so how do you cope?...reactions15replies
cramping around the ribs...I was just reading this and am so surprised that other people have this also. I get this pain on both sides of my ribs, and it really hurts bad...reactions29comments
Recovering From Pneumonia...Getting pneumonia can be scary for anyone, especially for somebody living with COPD. Jackie discusses a recent bout with the infection and her recovery. How are you doing today?...reactions7comments
How to Help Someone Adjust to Life With COPD...So, you have a loved one or friend newly diagnosed with COPD and you are wondering how you can best help them. Here are five things to do and five...reactions5comments
Moving and Downsizing With COPD ...I have been talking about moving for about three years. My first plan was to move to Texas from Massachusetts to be closer to my son, daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren...reactionscomments
Different dose for Trelegy?...Hello all. My asthma doctor referred me to a pulmonologist several years ago. After ruling out heart issues, the pulmonologist diagnosed me with COPD. I have been under his care...reactions7replies
COPD and Syncope...People living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may experience syncope. Syncope is the medical term for fainting or passing out. During syncope a person loses consciousness for several seconds...reactions8comments
Do I Need a Probiotic With My Antibiotic?...For people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), antibiotic use may be more common than in the general population. Antibiotics serve an important role in managing some COPD bacterial exacerbations:...reactions12comments
Portable battery operated concentrator...Does anyone know of a repair shop for the battery operated concentrator? I'm in Joplin, Mo. Thanks...reactions4repliesTips & Advice
It put a kink in my everyday life...I was diagnosed 2 years ago with mild COPD...it has progressively gotten worse by this past winter of 2022..I see my doctor as needed but he really isn't very interested...reactions11comments
advice?...Perspective? Advice? I contracted a breakthrough COVID in June. It lingered into July. After weeks of negative COVID tests, it recurred with a vengeance, leading to double pneumonia. The long...reactions6comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...
Coping With Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be...