I think you are very brave with asking for that information.
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’re in the grip of a powerful addiction. Try to turn your days around and change your triggers from smoking to something else. For example - I used to grab a smoke the minute I got behind the… read more
@A MyCOPDTeam Member, just saw this post, thank you so much for prayers for my great-granddaughter. So appreciated.❤️
I was on oxygen many years ago after several years I was taken off oxygen
However I’m back on it since March 2023 still on it.
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
Good for you, @A MyCOPDTeam Member - I hope everything goes well and that you’re good as new in no time at all. Happy Wednesday !
22-MAR-23
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
sooy can't comment as I'm not on o2
Me too. People say "you're looking great!" "I heard you were sick, but you look fine." I guess the only useful thing to say is "Thanks!" Although I've noticed a tendency to tell people I'm on O2… read more
Sounds like you guys have it down pat. Hope everyone is doing well