Holiday in Venice ...Hi guys, I have very severe COPD but I manage to get round with plenty of stops. Have any of you holidayed...reactions2replies
Living/Dying with COPD...Does anyone else just feel like dying, asap, due to this condition? I mean, we can no longer really live anymore,we know...reactions27repliesCoping
Affording Our Medications...I had no insurance when I was first diagnosed with alpha-1 (Genetic COPD). Trying to find the money to pay for my...reactions7comments
COPD, anxiety and vanity ...Hi, I joined last year and haven’t participated in any discussion. I am 65, I have stage 4 emphysema ( end stage,I’ve...reactions4repliesCoping
Danicia...I was diagnosed in 2014. I struggle more in summer with pollen pollution and poor air quality. Have many sinus infections. So...reactions1comment
COPD DM2 AND SHOWER FEAR...I am a retired physician from India. I was diagnosed with DM2 I am on insulin both short and long-acting for three...reactions1comment
Bloating...After 3 years of stage 4COPD I STARTED TO GAIN WEIGHT DOES ANYONE ELSE GAIN WEIGHT BEFORE I FROUGHT HARD TO GAIN...reactions1reply
Mother with COPD, CHF and other conditions...My mother is 82 and was diagnosed approximately 6 years ago with COPD. She is also diabetic, type 2. She has a...reactions13comments
I need to talk with someone....I was doing that long COPD questionaire when I realized that I am so uninformed on COPD....I don't have a clue what...reactions3replies
Newly diagnosed w/COPD emphysema @ 34...Hey everyone! So I’m new here. Yesterday I was diagnosed w/ mild emphysema based on my CT scan. The doctors were all...reactions3repliesDiagnosisCopingEmphysema
Some Good News from the Doctor Today...I went to see my pulmonologist today. It was good news for a change. I was in ICU last October for a...reactions1replyHealthcare Team
What’s That Smell?...Living with COPD often means navigating a world where seemingly innocuous everyday things can become significant challenges. Have you ever experienced how...reactions18comments
COPD and other ailments...My Mum has COPD from smoking, 83 years and bouncing from steroids to antibiotics every couple of months, please could anyone offer...reactions6replies
The Possible Link Between COPD and Allergies...Many people with COPD also have asthma and many people with asthma also have allergies. So, are there also links between COPD...reactions12comments
Learning To Stay in the Moment...As we approach the winter of our lives, we all know that one day, hopefully in the very distant future, we will...reactions11comments
symptoms worse with certain steroid in halers...i have had an allergic reaction to the steroid inhalers prescribed for me by my doctor. i have stopped taking them to...reactions3repliesChronic Bronchitis
Looks Like I go back in the Hospital Again!...It would appear that I may have pneumonia again. Also, I have a full-blown UTI, and the combination has me unable to...reactions63repliesTreatment
I always feel tired and out of breath...i feel tired and out of breath is this normal with copd i always feel dizzy and my balance is gone,is this...reactions5repliesBreathing
Overnight Sleep Study...When it comes to sleeping, those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have trouble getting a good night's rest. People who...reactions6comments
Moving to another State....Oregon Cost to Livingston Texas in an RV. Had 3 flare ups this year, but even though we have been here for...reactions13repliesBreathing