Stage 4 and Life Is Good!My name is Carol. I have had COPD for a long time and had my share of hospital visits. I always bounced back and continued to live life, me and my... By Carol Kirker1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Stage III was diagnosed 6 years ago with COPD and am now in stage II. I am only on inhalers at this time and have never seen a pulmonary doctor, only... By penlor1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Stage III COPD Story: Part III was DIAGNOSED 2 Years Ago, On 2017 NOVEMBER 16Th, after being DIAGNOSED with VERY SEVERE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA and put on BiPAP, on 2017 AUGUST 08 — 09th!!! Met... By hite19551 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
A COPD Diagnosis from Secondhand SmokeSOAPBOX TIME. Getting on my Soapbox--I posted this on my Facebook page. I have to get on my soapbox today as I'm really frustrated with this COPD business. Please don't... By stephk35562 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Diagnosis Of COPD Stage 3: 2017 NOVEMBER 16thThis began THANKSGIVING 2015, November 25th, @ Around 2 — 4 AM, EST, with a bout of BRONCHITIS from a Cold. I began having TROUBLE BREATHING and couldn’t CATCH My... By hite19551 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
DalirespI started Daliresp for my stage 3 COPD and couldn’t continue after a week of severe issues. My collarbone hurt, then it radiated into my neck, jaw and face. 168... By lollipoplady1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
My Life Since 2017When to get in shower one morning and bam... could not breathe. Admitted to hospital with CHF hypoxia and COPD. That was two years ago Dec. this year. I am... By gogo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
ExhaustedHi, I'm a 66 year old baby boomer. I have COPD and was diagnosed with asthma last year. I finished hepatitis C treatment a year ago and seem to be... By davoe1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Rib MassageAfter reading about rib massage I decided to find out if it might help with my rib pain. I researched several massage businesses and found a massage therapist who had... By garrys1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Chronic BronchitisI was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis many years ago. I’ve had a recent flare where I ended up in the ER. They have much better medication than I have at... By tonnie-pell-941 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Doctor Knows Best?Recently I changed doctors. At suggestion of primary care physician, I called for second opinion to a pulmonologist he recommended. I was not unhappy with my current doctor, but reached... By r0divl2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Don't Wait to Make Lifestyle ChangesI don't think I've ever told my story here. I think I commented once, years ago. In as much as my heart aches for those in advanced stages, my goal... By dawne2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Goals Before I GoMy breathing was becoming more labored and I couldn’t cross the room without having to sit down to regain my breath. My son was always asking what could he do... By vittoria2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
FECO for COPDHello. I was a life long Marlboro user and up to 2 packs a day. After 40 years I have COPD and emphysema. I learned how to make FECO as... By hodgest19591 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Becoming HouseboundProgression of COPD now has me 95% housebound in spite of max medications and consistent exercise. Weight loss from breathing exertion and decreasing diet, although can do a flight of... By sammyq1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Working with COPDWorking with COPD gets harder for me everyday. I work in dietary at a living center. The heat and humidity is horrible for me. I have to do breathing treatments... By tw19601 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
SleepingJust found out that I have COPD - 57yr old female. I’m having a real hard time sleeping and would love to know what some of you may have done... By maryclarke1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
So TiredI am on my 13th year with COPD. It has gone from each year becoming a little more difficult to now it seems each month brings new problems. In March... By abilenehilo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Bad timingI have been treated for sinus issues ever since we moved to Kentucky. This last year was terrible weather due to climate change and I assumed the sinus issues were... By slyboots1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Every Day PainMy pain is everyday but I keep a lot of it to myself. I don’t like to complain about it. People don’t see the pain. They only see what’s on... By rhonda61hobo1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments