To work or notI've been being treated for COPD for almost eight years, I just turned 61. I recently began seeing a pulmonary MD back in August at the request of my Primary... By jillybean1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I am a messI was diagnosed with emphysema in 2003 and until a week ago was able to cope with inhalers. I am 63 years old, divorced and alone. I believe I have... By schieffer1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
HiHope everyone is breathing well today. I have already written my story but I am wanting to ask a question and don`t know where or how to do that on... By patt10131 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
DebraKay's StoryI am 58 years old and I was told I have COPD 10 years ago. I went on an inhaler and never had a problem until 3 years ago. I... By debrakay1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Cramps in my side.I was diagnosed with COPD 3 weeks ago. I already had asthma and had quit smoking one year ago. I was given a portable nebulizer and started doing my treatments... By minblack591 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments34 comments
Lorna's StoryI am 63 years old and mine started 2015. My left rib and under breast area - I get these I call Charlie horses or spasms. Afterwards I get a... By lorna1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
About MyselfI am 58 years old and have COPD. I was told 2 years ago. I have real shortness of breath all the time. Making my bed is a challenge, washing... By agv4b1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Colleen K's StoryI'm 57 years old and my story started in 2005. I had a failed back surgery and put on disability from a job I absolutely loved. I was a certified... By colleenk1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
About meHi, I was expected to have COPD 33 years ago, the doctor didn't explain it, but told me he would give me something to clear up my congestion. So I... By snowangel1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
THANK YOU, WRITING HELPSHello, I was having a hard time trying to sleep so I finally just got up and got on my computer. I came across this website and here I am... By patt10131 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
InventionThis isn't really my story, it's a request. I wish someone out there would invent a device that could be worn on the waist like a belt, and it would... By jcgivan1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
FALLING OFF THE PRECIPICE!!Anyone with stage 4 COPD will remember the time that they seemed to be walking around alright, just slightly out of breath on exertion, being able to shop, clean up;... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
COPD NewbieLast summer my younger brother was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. Ten days later he was dead. He was 60 years old and had smoked for 42 years. After... By philbe2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Well I did smoke but I didn't think this would happen!Well you know what though I did and by the time I had accepted the fact and started to work on my lungs I had only 21% of my lung... By 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
No, I never smoked. Seriously.My COPD stems from a lifelong birth defect. Originally diagnosed as needing a "pectus excavatum" at about 6 months to keep my deformed ribs from puncturing my lungs and heart... By careyje2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
One more thingOn top of rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, osteoporosis, having chemo for a rare cutaneous cancer, I found out I have COPD. This news just put me over the top until I... By krehbiel1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
LVRSHi, I am 61 years old and have had COPD since I was 48. I am now at 24% capacity. I try to walk every day and if I can't... By moe19551 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
PELICAN STUDYI would like to let you know about a study about oxygen use going on that will help others and make you a little cash in the process. I recently... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Looking for adviceHello everyone - has anyone had any experience with getting liquid oxygen? I'm in the process of trying to switch from compressors to liquid oxygen. I'm on a high 6... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My StoryI have COPD and have been on oxygen for 9 years. It is getting progressively worse. I am praying for the courage to call inquiring about a transplant. I also... By j9xyuw1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments