My turnI was first diagnosed 12 years ago, and did not make a lot of changes immediately. I had given up smoking which...reactionscomments
It's all about control.I'm weeks from 79 years of age and 20 years of COPD. I know the insides of ERs (A & E to...reactionscomments
Trip to TexasI am on oxygen 24 and 7. I needed a portable oxygen machine that airlines approve...so I rented one just for the...reactions2comments
My Life With COPDHello! I am Deborah. Thank you for having me in your group. In December 2017, I went to sleep early because I...reactions4comments
living with lung diseaseI'm an 84-year-old female, in good health apart from lungs. My father died of lung disease at 54 yrs old, my 2...reactions5comments
Bored out of my brainMy brain doesn’t switch off but my body is operating on a different level. It seems to be worse for me when...reactions5comments
Older and a little wiserMy name is Wayne. I'm no different than other people trying to have some kind of life as I've been living COPD...reactions2comments
Stage 4 COPD With NodulesWell I was shocked to wake up in the hospital being told I had end stage COPD. (4). I had COPD ...reactions6comments
Chest crampsHi everyone, my first 2 names are Duane Jonathan AKA Dujon. I don't know what stage COPD I have ...3-4. I was...reactions7comments
GrahamHi guys, Just letting you know, that i have been given a different inhaler by my consultant and been using it since...reactions1comment
My StoryI'm new to my diagnosis, compared to most of the people that post here that I have read. So I'm still in...reactions17comments
Having a hard time dealing with everythingHi sorry I haven't been on the site much lately. I have found out that I have lung cancer several nodules are...reactions4comments
Be AwareOne day last week was one of those warmer winter days, an easy breathing day. I bundled up, oxygen in tow, mask...reactions1comment
Finding ways to pass timeI never expected to have my health take a turn south. It started out with a diagnosis of COPD and being placed...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
ComfortAs I sit here alone for another Holiday, I find peace and/or comfort in nothing. I am reminded of being called a...reactions7comments
ExerciseI think a pulmonary rehab program is essential before anybody starts an exercise regimen. If your doc hasn't discussed it with you...reactions1comment
Self help helps.I have been prescribed for un-named lung problems since 2005. I say un-named because it was many years later that someone referred...reactions1comment
diagnosisI had to learn was how to listen to health care people who were leading me through the process. At first, 'here...reactions4comments
Learning to breatheLearning to breathe It’s been a real struggle for me. As an active person with five sons and a husband, three cats...reactionscomments
