My Life With COPD...My lungs were functioning at 48%. I could feel it. I could see it on the X-rays.... By Deborahlb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Such a difference...I cough so much my lungs feel like they are on fire. I use all the inhalers and now I am on oxygen 24/7. I cannot believe the change... By kathryn19621 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Oxygen...Long story as short as I can make this, my new Doctor ordered a complete blood test. My red blood cells were off the top.... By ellenjanelockhart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Please help. I have constant phlegm! Will it go away?...I quit because I was hearing a lot of wheezing in my lungs, but I was able to keep working and be very physically active before I quit.... By paulcubberly1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Wearing a cannula....But... if you have to wear oxygen for long hours during the day, it's a dream! I won't try and explain how it works.... By jeanjones1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD and the Vaxx...from allowing the covid19 spike protein from invading the lungs....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & Advice
Living with Brochiectasis...We are fairly optimistic and find little joys each day and will not give up the things we love to do, like travel for as long as we can.... By carollou701 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My story...I have nodules on both of my lungs. I have to get a CT scan every 6 months to make sure they don't get bigger.... By x0iu4i1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
One in 2500!!...What does this all mean... it means I am a carrier of a genetic disorder that effects the production of a protein that helps to protect my lungs.... By waterboy4911 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What happens when you are exposed to cigarette smoke on a daily basis?...My mom had lung cancer and I had to take care of her everyday for the last month of her life....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Coping...My lung function is 30 percent and on oxygen only when active. I also battled breast cancer twice, once in 2015 and in other breast at end of 2017....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCopingEnd Stage
Chronic Bronchitis & COPD...Of all physicals scans scaring was mentioned in one place on the lung, no mentions of any other damage. Thank you....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesChronic BronchitisDiagnosisDepression
Hemoptysis, Bronchitis and endobronchial valves...I have one valve in my lung that cleared a pneumothorax last Fall. Docs say it served its purpose so it should be removed....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesChronic BronchitisDiagnosisFlares
My Lung DR. just snickered when I asked about pain Meds.?...My DR. just snickered when I asked about pain meds. when treating late stage lung disease. Do any of you know anything about this treatment....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
End of a Horrible Year...Being a life long smoker I had been coughing every morning for some time but this was different.... By sardonicus1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
It's been a heck of a year....As a nurse I was unable to stand or walk too long. Winters in NH were hell on all my conditions.... By rnlinda1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Foundations Merge to Do More for People With Lung Diseases...https://copdnewstoday.com/2021/03/02/montreal-foundations-merge-helping-patients-with-lung-diseases/ Good to see Canadian researchers are working together...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Stage 4 and Life Is Good!...I have had COPD for a long time and had my share of hospital visits. I always bounced back and continued to live life, me and my cigarettes.... By Carol Kirker1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
I Had To Smile...My last doctor used to ring me. The last time, I didn't hear the phone and she left a message saying she would ring in two weeks.... By leajayse1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Living with COPD...I don't try to I have other health issues as well, but as long as I take my medication to prevent any inpatient things at the hospital.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
