A trip to the mall.After I've struggled to walk into the mall with Woody (portable oxygen) I casually fake a phone call to catch my breath...reactions2comments
My Experience with TravelI purchased a DeVilbiss Traveler from Express Med Supply. Best $118.00 I ever spent. The nebulizer runs off house current, 12 volt...reactions2comments
COPD wanna fight? I will fight!Returned from a nice Fourth of July weekend, immediately started with the problems. This morning, though, we are fighting. It is 74...reactions2comments
Diagnosed in 2012 with emphysema by mistake.About 4 years ago I was having pain when I tried breathing deep so I figured it was probably the usual pneumonia...reactions4comments
I started with the smoker's cough...I started with the smoker's cough, then I would get bronchitis/pneumonia. That was about 40? Now I have been intubated, tubes down...reactions2comments
I Have a ConcernHospitalized in March for 7 days, now on oxygen at night only. Portable oxygen - doctor removed, I take that as a...reactions3comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)I was diagnosed with severe COPD in 2001 and spent 8 days in the hospital. They gave me oxygen but I'd heard...reactions3comments
StupidityI am a 59 year old female and was officially diagnosed with COPD in January 2016. I had been told several times...reactions1comment
Living with BrochiectasisHi, twenty plus years ago I had been dealing with a horrible cough and sought the usual treatments - going to interns...reactions1comment
RichardI smoked about two packs a day. Went to the doctor, said I had COPD - I didn't know what COPD was...reactions3comments
Oxygen During ActivityI have emphysema. 3 months ago my COPD went from taking meds to feel better to nothing was helping. I was put...reactions5comments
Mr. Bruzzi HermanIt was after heart surgery that I found out I had COPD. That was 8 years ago. Prior to that I would...reactions8comments
JoanneI am a 69 yrs old diagnosed with COPD, asthma, and emphysema in 1992. I smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day...reactions5comments
EmilyI have never smoked. Was around secondhand smoke for 10 years. Had open heart surgery over 5 years ago. Afterwards, heart surgery...reactions2comments
The Big Bad Wolf Had the Big CWith this particular life, you will learn that your breath is the most important thing in the world. Every meaningful event or...reactions6comments
Nothing helpsI've had COPD for many years and take Ventolin, Symbicort, Prednisone, Azithromicin, DuoNeb, Spiriva Respimat and now have been put on oxygen...reactions8comments
My experience with copdI have given up regular smoking of cigarettes, about 6 per day, for almost 54, yes 54 years. I put a dead...reactions2comments
My storyHello my name is Ricky, 58 year old with COPD and vascular disease. Quad bypass 7 years ago. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema...reactions1comment
Inhalers, Panic Attacks, and Being LovedHello, I am 71 years old and have had emphysema for 16 years. I have used many inhalers however I am lucky...reactions2comments
Invasive AspergillosisNot a good week... I have been on oxygen 24/7 for 17 years now with both COPD and Asthma and emphysema. I...reactions3comments
