Are You On Oxygen? Did Your Symptoms Improve Enough To Stop Oxygen Treatment?
I have been oxygen since 2011 and will never get off of it
Still Smoking
Is there anyone here that still smokes after being diagnosed. I am looking for some support to quit. I have attempted it several times since my diagnoses and have failed terribly. The patches, gum, vape pens and even cold turkey (which I wouldn't recommend)! The Doctor won't put me on Chantix because I suffer from Severe Major Depression and the side effects wouldn't be good for me!!! Two weeks ago I had an exacerbation and the E.R doctor ordered chest x-ray.s He came back after reading them… read more
You have asking this question too long now! If you have been told all about your condition , and against doctors orders you continue to smoke, I certainly have no sympathy for you. So please do not… read more
What Triggers Your SOB? Any Advice On How To Avoid Or Recover From It?
@A MyCOPDTeam Member, just saw this post, thank you so much for prayers for my great-granddaughter. So appreciated.❤️
What Is Your Routine When You Experience Shortness Of Breath?
I purse my lip breathi slow in my nose out my lips purse. Like blow out a straw. Or use my pro air inhaler. Or if I’m home use my oxgen and take a short nap.,I tire out lot. Have to sit down, I… read more
Do You Sleep With Oxygen? Any Tips?
I’m on 15hrs oxygen plus 2 hours on cylinders daily
I use it overnight but I don’t get a full nights sleep I might get an hour here and there. I sort of wake up with a jerk
Even having the oxygen on… read more
Should I Try Vaping To Quit Smoking?
That's true it does go into the lungs. I used it for awhile and it helped me but I tried to drink lots of water to flush it out
Do You Have Tips (or Life-hacks) On How To Remember To Take Your Meds?
Sounds like you guys have it down pat. Hope everyone is doing well
I Lost All Of My Closest Friends Because Of The Pain And Anxiety Due To Severe COPD. Any Advice?
Stress and anxiety only make the situation much worse, if you are a smoker, STOP NOW! Good luck
Happy breathing, God bless, Sandy
Saturday 16th March 2019
16.52pm uk 🇬🇧 time
Do You Experience Back Pain Because Of COPD? What Brings Relief?
Hi Narrowdog. Sounds like you’ve had quite a struggle lately. I hope your feeling better soon. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
When You Go To ER, What Do You Take With You?
sooy can't comment as I'm not on o2