knowing when its time to let go and let hospice manage you...I was diagnosed with end stage copd 7 years ago.I was placed on oxygen at that time, 3 liters 24/7. Six months...reactions1replyHospice & Palliative CareEmphysemaEnd Stage
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!...The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be...reactions1comment
Just Starting Diagnosis Process...Hello all, I had an appointment last week because I have been struggling lately feeling really short of breath and lower legs...reactions8repliesTips & Advice
Moving Forward With COPD...What do you love doing that makes you forget about your illness? Do you have feelings of, “I can’t do this, because...reactions12comments
Doctor search...My primary care doctor has been helping me manage this for about 15 years and I trust his judgment in recommending specialists...reactions1comment
A Year of COPD...Another year of living with COPD has come and gone. It has been eight years. It has become easier because of the...reactions7comments
Flare-up and new doctor needed...I have not seen my COPD doctor in a year. My primary doctor has been doing my refills on COPD meds. When...reactions3comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions10repliesEmphysemaCoping
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...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...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...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...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...reactions12comments
Bullea...I have been suffering with diagnosed COPD since 2002 and following major lung surgery for the removal of a large Bullea on...reactions2repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
