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...reactions1comment
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...reactions10repliesTips & 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...reactions1comment
Just 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...reactions19repliesMental HealthDepressionCoping
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...reactions3repliesCopingTreatment
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...reactions1replyNewly 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions3repliesAwareness
Merry Christmas!!!...Merry Christmas to everyone. May you all have a wonderful, blessed, quiet, safe, and healthy day today, as we celebrate our Savior's birth. I know I don't have all I...reactions2repliesFriends & Family
Winter Challenge...Cold weather, storms, ice, and blustery winds are always difficult to go out in during the winter months. Many of us, myself included, find ourselves staying in the warmth of...reactions12comments
FeaturedCOPD New Year's Resolutions! ...As we approach the new year, do you have any COPD-related resolutions? If so, share them in the comments!...reactions33repliesTips & Advice
What oxygen level should I try to maintain on my concentrator?...Trying to figure out what saturated oxygen level I should try and maintain (90%,95%, etc)? And accordingly, setting my concentrator lpm volume? I have a SpO2 finger meter....reactions22repliesBreathing
Optimum Breathing...It has been suggested to breathe in a count of 4 and out a count of 6. That is easy to do on the concentrator, but not on the portable...reactions3repliesBreathing
Family Gatherings with Unvaccinated Relatives...Hello everyone! I feel a little silly asking this question but I just wanted or opinions. I have missed family gatherings for almost 2 years now. My pulmonologist told me...reactions7repliesAwareness
treatment...Does anyone use medical marijuana? Just the edibles. And does it help?...reactions2repliesMedical Marijuana
health issues...Does any one suffer from hand tremors? I have them all the time. I don't know if's part of copd or a neurological issue. I also suffer from running nose...reactions2repliesMedical Marijuana
Does Music Help You Get Through the Day?...When I thought about writing an article on how music affects me, the first thing that came to my mind was helping my mom clean the house when I was...reactions2comments
Oxygen...G'day Folks , ( from Australia ) I'm a mild case COPD , probably caused by living in a very polluted city , when a nipper . ( London EastEnd...reactions5repliesBreathing
Dear Santa: Here’s What We Want For Christmas...Dear Santa, Thank you for the Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope you gave me for Christmas last year. It’s by far the best stethoscope I’ve ever owned. I appreciate it so...reactionscomments
