vaping...My doctor and lung specialist both told me I can vap as long as I don't smoke. Any opinions...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwareness
My Beginning-of-Year (2022) First Medical Report...So, yesterday I had a visit from my home healthcare RN TIffany, and then this morning I had a TeleHealth visit with my doctor (Dr. Robles). The items of focus...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
Shopping With My Friend Scooter...I haven’t been out shopping since before the pandemic started. We have basically been in isolation. Now, very slowly, as things are beginning to open up, I yearned to go...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
MyVada Breathe...Has anyone heard of it, an ad was sent to me, it sounds to good to be true, so it probably is. But want to see if anyone has heard...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Phlegm...Hi There Just wondering if you can share your tips on how to clear phlegm? other than drinking warm water with honey lemon cinnamon? Thank you kindly...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
only me...If anyone wants to hear good music and see the chorus in fits of laughter go to youtube.com and look up the Croatian Youth Orchestra who go under the name...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Help needed for guidance ...I need some help/guidance for COPD and dental procedure. I have been a year with tooth needing extraction. My anxiety would make my BP spike, dentist not touch. GP, not...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Happy New Year!!!...Happy New Year, everyone. It's a brand-new year, a brand-new day, and a brand-new chance for me to have a better one this year, one day at a time. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & Family
Anxiety / Dental Problems ...Hello, i have COPD since 2017. Having problems having tooth removed. I do not move from home much when COVID number go up. I am having anxiety, this would make...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentAwarenessCoping
Silica dust exposure at work...I was exposed to silica dust while working at a shipyard. I am now being screened for a transplant and haven't gotten a dime from the shipyard. Anyone out there...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesEnd StageInsurance & DisabilityBreathing
I LOVE YOU MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY BY SPIRAL STAIRCASE...I LOVE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC, ESPECIALLY LOVE SONG THAT MY HUSBAND AND I LOVED TO LISTEN TOO! BUT SOMETIMES THEY MAKE ME CRY BECAUSE I MISS HIM SOOOOOOO MUCH.!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Finding ways to pass time...I never expected to have my health take a turn south. It started out with a diagnosis of COPD and being placed on supplemental oxygen. In addition, I had several...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Generator type do I need to get as backup for an oxygen concentrator...Some background, my husband has been using supplemental oxygen 24/7 for a number of years. Where we live our electricity supple has been very stable, no outage for last few...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTips & Advice
What COPD Researchers Are Learning: A Year In Review...The year 2021 was an exciting year in COPD research. The hunt continued full storm to learn more about our disease. And this has led to some new and exciting...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Active 3 days agoJust a rant....I am fed up with this illness. Nothing makes me think more than I will be glad when my day comes. For me life sucks, family deserted me. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesDepressionCopingMental Health
Bronchieacteses...Just wondering if anyone out there who may also have this terrible illness has found ANY treatments that might be helpful. No one seems to know what to do about...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingTreatment
Bronchieacteses & Agent Orange...My husband was recently diagnosed with Bronchieactesis. Although I am sure that his smoking is a major cause of this disease, he also served in Vietnam and was exposed to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Bored stiff and it's cold outside?...The challenge is for things to do indoors during the winter. so: start painting - my 93 year old cousin spends hours in front of the window painting with watercolours...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Comfort...As I sit here alone for another Holiday, I find peace and/or comfort in nothing. I am reminded of being called a Burden and a treated like a leper or...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
My Wall of Denial...Should my nickname be Jericho? Hmmm. I suppose I could admit, out loud, even, that I have always sort of played games with myself by hiding problems from those around...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
