42 and strong willed...I was diagnosed three months ago with COPD emphysema. I have other chronic conditions as well but this one I consider my most difficult. I'm 42 and the Dr's monitors...reactions24comments
Pneumonia Vaccines and COPD ...It is not uncommon to have New Year resolutions that center around health. This year, one of your New Year resolutions may be to get caught up on your vaccinations...reactionscomments
Lung procedures...I am in the process of seeing if I qualify for Zephyr Valves and/or Lung Column Reduction surgery. I should know in the next week and would Appreciate any advice...reactions11repliesTreatment
Zephy valve ...Has anyone had the Zephy Valve implants? If so has the procedure been beneficial?...reactions1replyTreatment
Medication...Im curious which meds y'all take. I take, Breo,Sprivia, rescue inhaler as.needed and 2 nebulizer meds. Albuterol,and ipratropium....reactions1replyTreatment
Let’s Talk About Finding a Doctor...What do you expect from a doctor and how do you lay the ground rules of managing your COPD? We know that all doctors are not created equally. Most are true...reactions17comments
I don't want to get out of bed anymore....I have reached the point in my emphysema where I just don't want to get out of bed. Any movement like trying to sit up or reaching for something leaves...reactions10repliesCopingEmphysema
An Overview of Common Antidepressants Prescribed...Depression is a common mental illness worldwide; however, people with chronic medical conditions are particularly susceptible to depression. Overall, mental health disorders are a common comorbidity for people living with...reactionscomments
Coping with copd...I was a caregiver to my mom she also had COPD she passed away 25 years ago. I took her off life support she wrote a letter telling her doctor...reactions8comments
Your Diagnosis Is Not a Life Sentence...When I got my diagnosis of stage 4 COPD I was so scared. I thought I had been diagnosed and sent home to die. Though it was my first diagnosis...reactions3comments
Oxygen and excercise...I’ve been on oxygen for 11 years. I have stage 3 COPD but I started walking about 5 years ago in my living room and have kept it up because...reactions8comments
A Time of Renewal...January and September are renewal months for me. I love the thought of September with new pencils and the smell of new books. Education has always been a big part...reactions12comments
Bullea...I have been suffering with diagnosed COPD since 2002 and following major lung surgery for the removal of a large Bullea on my left lung - surgery removed 75% of...reactions2repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
Follow up to Bronchoscopy ...Had my follow up from the Broncoscopy a week ago and happy elated to share that the biopsy is negative for cancer. The CT scan done minutes before the Broncoscopy...reactions8repliesSurgeryTreatment
The Link Between Urinary Incontinence and COPD...Everyone has experienced urinary incontinence at some point in their life, but people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are more likely to experience this. Urinary incontinence is a medical...reactions24comments
Anyone Else Have Overlap Syndrome? (COPD & Sleep Apnea)...I have COPD, sleep apnea and bouts of insomnia. Just realised that there was a specific name for having both at one time. Was just wondering if anyone else has...reactions7repliesDiagnosisBreathingCoping
My home is killing me....I am renting a home which I am sure is full of mold didn't know it until I moved in my home is killing me how can I make my...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceCoping
Inhaler proper usage ...My doctors have me on 3 different inhalers at semi prescribed times. Example one is 2 times a day another is once daily, and last one is 3 times daily...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
Scar Tissue and Spasms in the Lung area...I have lungs that spontaneously collapse and have had several chest tubes and two surgeries on one lung. I am getting some painful spasms in my side...feels like under the...reactions1replySymptomsProgression
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 3)...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! Is that all for this series? Sadly, no. My sister-in-law has...reactionscomments
