My Story...Didn't think much of it my dad, brother smoked, my sister smoked for about 2 yrs then quit. (I think in her early 40's she was diagnosed with COPD.... By Jbyrd4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
On being Happy...I wanted to check with the receptionist to see if she could tell me, but the doc picked up the phone and said "Rick?... By rick19591 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
It's been a heck of a year....Winters in NH were hell on all my conditions. I had a cousin living in FL who said she had a spare room and I was welcome to move... By rnlinda1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Working with COPD...I work in dietary at a living center. The heat and humidity is horrible for me.... By tw19601 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living with COPD...I am in a rehab center and they are wonderful to me. They got me walking again. When my oxygen goes below 90 I stop what I'm doing and... By pmartucci1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Looking for advice...I have two concentrates because one will not fill while it runs at that high liter so I have to pay for two of them.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Cold Turkey...In my case it was recognizing that no cigarette was ever attached to a cocktail or beer, a finished dinner or dessert plate, my car’d steering wheel, TV... By stupidsomokernomore1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Doctor Fatigue...My adult son passed away and since then I have not really wanted to visit the doctor. I was always healthy and thought why should I go to the... By beckycopd1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COPD...Everyday is a struggle for me I got winded over night and haven't returned since. I have not made a Dr.... By Miranda1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Cat litter for COPD...What cat litter best for respiratory issues....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
A surprising diagnosis...When I saw a doctor he gave me a rescue inhaler and took a chest x-ray; he wanted to rule out "Valley Fever" a sometime infection of the lungs... By threeofsix1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
A Story from a Hoosier Girl...My hubby bought a painters mask to filter out the traffic fumes. That is the only way we were able to drive back home to Indiana.... By crochetchick1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Double Jeopardy...I get winded much too easily. The CPAP has kept me more alert and energized, although I still have days where I may doze in the afternoon.... By CommunityMember40951 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
living with lung disease...My father died of lung disease at 54 yrs old, my 2 brothers also had lung disease and all 3 of us girls have it...My sister died in 2006... By pam alston1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD and RSV...I have not been well since, and I used to do water aerobics 3 times a week. I was wondering if anyone had RSV.... By maggieg1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Cancer Twice in 4yrs. Went to Lungs and Diagnosis is COPD........i had cancer twice i should be able to adapt to this illness. the shortness of breath has really scared me.......maybe it is like a phobia. i lost my By CAL-1953-152 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Living today...It has been a challenge for me because I wanted to stay active in my family life and socially.... By joy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COPD & cannabinoid therapy...I soon went from being UNABLE to bathe or shower (because of the humidity) to being easily able to - AND use all the hot water in my tank!... By davep1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
So Tired...I have an undefined mass on my upper left node and the pulmonologist wants to perform a bronchoscopy but as I am easily winded from something as simple... By abilenehilo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Lost with COPD...I ended up moving to another state and didn't have insurance so I pretty much winged it for about 10 years not thinking much about it except the shortness... By CommunityMember4e37511 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments