Mobility Scooter...Hi, Im. 62 yr old man with avanced Emphysema, About 4yrs ago I surrender my drivers license after suffering an exacerbation while driving resulting in a minor accident. I live...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingTips & Advice
I need tips for living with a smoker....My husband is still smoking and he said he would stop smoking in the house, but he hasn't. I don't know how to live with this....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & FamilyTips & AdviceSmoking
Anxiety ...I have extreme anxiety PTSD with the exacerbations I have had. I'm scared all time. I'm on anxiety meds but still have these issues. It's horrible....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
How do I explain things to my family...It all happened so fast. Boom pneumonia and diagnosed with COPD never to be the same again. Unfortunately some of my family members think I'm just seeking attention and things...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessDepression
COPD:GREAT BENEFIT OF NAC600 USE!...I use NAC600 three times a day. I have COPD stage 4. The NAC not only contains mega-antioxidants for various other illnesses including my (co-morbid) Morbus Addison's Disease, but it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Flares...Has anyone tried the flared cannulas? I’ve heard some positive things about them. I’d like to hear from you if you have used them and your thoughts about it....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
too many complications...After numerous tests over many months I now have to travel 90 miles for a consultation with a heart surgeon because most (but not all ) of the tests point...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Doctor Vacations...I have not had time for myself since my first cancer in 2002. It is now 2024, I am currently being tested for what will be cancer 7 and I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingMental Health
Thoughts Only Those With Lung Disease Can Relate To...We often refer to anyone with breathing issues as "lungers." This includes people with diseases like asthma (which I have) and COPD (which you may have). While lungers try to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
How to cope...I was not aware that I had COPD although I had been very short of breath I put in down to heart problems. However after taking part in some very...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
Very hard time sleeping ...Hello everyone. In January I got long Covid which has now been diagnosed as emphysema. Needless to say I'm trying to get my head around this. I'm having a very...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
1) the use of statins. 2. Throat "errors"...These are up to you how and if you publish them If this has not been touched upon before here are just two of a myriad of learned treatises which...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessHealthcare TeamResearch & Clinical Trials
Anyone had lung reduction surgery ...I am being considered for lung reduction surgery ,wondering if anyone has had this surgery and how it went...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysema
Electric bike perfect for COPD...I have been into bikes all my life. I have rode many many miles over the years on a standard road bike.. That's why this diagnoses came as such a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Does COPD get worse in the evening hours? ...My dad is stage 3 and says he can't breath well after about 7pm. Is this normal? My mom was his caretaker and she passed away. He is 83 and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
My Many Faces in the Morning...Ah, mornings. I can imagine the many faces of me waking up. The "I didn't get enough sleep grump" face. The "I was up all-night coughing" face. Okay, yes, there...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathing ...How are you short of breath with 95% saturation?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Products to use that are oil-free for face as well as body when you are on oxygen. ...I’m almost embarrassed. I have been told I need to use oxygen now. But you can’t use anything with oil in it on your face or body. Well, that is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Anyone here from New Zealand ?...Just curious like George and how he saved the cat from Covid 007 9 times in Game of Thrones 🤦🏾♂️😵💫😉🫡....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceTravel
No safe harbor...I yelled as best as I could to my wife to call an ambulance. We had just finished dinner, and all the kids and grandkids were visiting. Suddenly and without...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
