Never Give UpI was diagnosed with COPD after entering the Air Force back in 1973. It was minor at that point. As the years progressed (I kept smoking), so did the disease... By Grumpyroger1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
COPD Plus AsthmaI have had COPD for over 10 years and asthma all my life, I try to stay active, but some days it's hard to walk to my mailbox. I use... By CommunityMemberae609c1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
COPD ScaresWell, I get fearful every time the oxygen level drops. This comes from the two times I have been in the hospital on a ventilator in the last year. The... By mylesb1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Just Say the TruthI'm 2010 was diagnosed with less than 50% lung function. Although happy to know what was wrong, I started researching what I could find. Well, I found COPD.net, and it... By charlynmac1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
COPD and AnxietySometimes I would get confused if I was having a COPD Flare Up or an Anxiety Attack especially after having Respiratory Failure 4 years ago. I would panic really quickly... By gracefulgailg562 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Lost with COPDI was diagnosed with C.O.P.D back in 2007. That was it. No one told me anything about it. Just that I have it. I never really understood how it works... By CommunityMember4e37511 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Living With COPDI was diagnosed with COPD in 2011 which was 11yrs. ago I was still working and doing ok, except a few incidents of not being able to breathe and sleep... By Yvette R.1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My COPD journeyI was diagnosed with COPD, stage 3, about 5 years ago. I love COPD.net because it helps me know I'm not alone on this hard journey. My body tends to... By lindaw1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
copdI have been living with COPD for 6 years now a long with other health problems. I read about others that are going through the same, and it makes me... By poppy761 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Grateful for you allSo to start, I'm going to say I went through every stage imaginable: The why me? The this is unfair. The anger. I am one of the minority with COPD... By CommunityMember3ecc9b1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Covid is tough COPD is tougherI found out I had COPD because I got Covid. Thankfully, I got the meds I needed and a clean way of life to help manage my symptoms with more... By CommunityMembere6bf071 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Never Give UpHello! I feel somewhat fortunate and blessed, I am not dying of cancer, in need of a kidney or liver some other sort of illness. The struggle is real. I... By CATHY19551 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Consequences of my choices...Started smoking in 1979 to "fit in" with the other kids..... didn't really like it but after a while I started inhaling. I ended up smoking until March 2, 2013... By CommunityMemberfa7efd1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I have COPD it doesn't have me!I was diagnosed in 2018 as severe (I had it for a long time prior just not officially diagnosed ) I was already on oxygen from a prior brain surgery... By CommunityMember03ff2d1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Pulmo test new Doc updateMorning folks: well, I made it in to see my new pulmo Dr /team, and all I can say is WOW! I had no idea of what I missed out... By Ian Wick2 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Invisible needs?As I have previously stated in other posts, 3.5 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 3 COPD and was put on oxygen. The Dr advised to start at 3... By tomboyer461 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Counseling?Hi Everyone. I've been hitting some new and unexplored lows in my condition. I've always been a happy man, quick with a smile and a joke. I guess my trouble... By rick19591 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
built up mucus damaged lungsI have been in out of hospital in the last two weeks with being sent home with antibiotics and prednisone was not getting better. Waking up, going to sleep, just... By rantissil1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Avoiding exacerbationsHi all. I listen to all of your stories and feel your pain. It's hard to tell whether you use 02 24/7 or only at night or only when you... By CommunityMemberf9653e1 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Fightin' The BluesMost times, I'm a happy-go-lucky guy, quick with a joke and smile. Some days the grind gets to me. Mostly on the holidays that I used to love to party... By rick19592 min readBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments