COPD Discussions

AnnEliseT where do i live? I live in Wisconsin, and the weather here had been messing with my lungs and health since i was…
By AnnEliseT Latest Activity May 16 at 9:11 am
Anonymous What is the financial burden of COPD? Hello all. I was doing research for an article I am writing when I discovered this discussion board. I instantly thought…
By Anonymous Latest Activity May 6 at 8:34 pm
busymomof4 seeing a doctor every 2 wks hi I was diagnosed in December of 2012 with chronic copd I been real sick of late had to get…
By busymomof4 Latest Activity April 28 at 10:38 pm Replies 1
Dr Gary Time to let go of that grudge? It might be good for your health! Last week, a client talked to me about how a friend had done something to hurt him. As he talked…
By Dr GaryCA Latest Activity April 28 at 10:36 pm Replies 2
Dr Gary Disappointment. Regret. Normal. But how do you cope? “I never thought this would happen to me.” “I didn’t think life would turn out this way.” “If only…
By Dr GaryCA Latest Activity May 23 at 5:09 pm Replies 3 Likes 1
Dr Gary You just don’t get it, do you? When living with COPD feels like a lonely… “He/she just doesn’t get what I’m dealing with.” I hear this a lot from my clients, and members often express…
By Dr GaryCA Latest Activity March 9 at 7:42 pm
Dr Gary Parents: Talk to your kids about COPD “Mommy doesn’t feel good.” Having a parent who is living with a chronic condition can have a big impact on…
By Dr GaryCA Latest Activity February 16 at 9:49 am Likes 1
lks123 Portable Oxygen Concentrator I would like to purchase a Portable Oxygen Concentrater per my COPD doctor recommendation. They are very expensive and my…
By lks123 Latest Activity February 10 at 9:15 am Replies 1
Dr Gary Planning for the future? How about starting with positive intentions? When you have one of those moments when you take a long look at yourself and where you are in…
By Dr GaryCA Latest Activity January 20 at 4:39 pm
sheets GOING ON CRUISE..... HELLO COPD FAMILY,I WAS THINKING ABOUT GOING ON A CRUISE THIS YEAR,AND I WAS WONDERING,SINCE I,M ON OXYGEN 24/7,IF THER…
By sheets Latest Activity January 18 at 12:38 pm Likes 1
sheets waking up with a dry mouth hello family,does anyone else wake up with a dry mouth,i have a humiafier in my room and on my oxygen…
By sheets Latest Activity January 31 at 10:41 am Replies 3 Likes 2
lonewolf67 iam wondering if i would qualify for help. I have copd, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, low oxygen rates, high pulse rates, diabetes am overweight.i;m supposed to be…
By lonewolf67 Latest Activity February 23 at 3:42 pm Replies 5
Phonse65 EMPHYSEMA, OMG I am gonna Die Years and years ago I stumbled upon this site, and new folks then had the same questions as they have…
By Phonse65 Latest Activity December 25 at 10:12 pm Replies 2 Likes 2
Dr Gary The year ahead… Are you taking stock of that person in the mirror? Do you ever take a minute or two to look at yourself in the mirror? I mean really look? I’m…
By Dr GaryCA Latest Activity December 26 at 2:38 pm Likes 1
Pharmacist GeorgePharmacist Usher The New Year With a Commitment to Quit Smoking Usher The New Year With a Commitment to Quit Smoking If you’re still a smoker the biggest gift you can…
By Pharmacist George Latest Activity December 24 at 1:48 pm Likes 1
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