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Living with COPD

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About this community

The Living with COPD Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. This community is sponsored by the American Lung Association, an Inspire trusted partner.

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The Living with Lung Disease Support Community connects patients, families, friends and caregivers for support and inspiration. This community is sponsored by the American Lung Association, an Inspire trusted partner.

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New reply April 19, 2024 • 9:36 PM

How do you deal with the stress/depression of dealing with stage 4 copd with osa and respiratory failure feeling like such a burden on my son and gf and everyone around me and always being in a foul ... Show more

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New reply April 18, 2024 • 7:51 PM

And has anyone heard of any improvements on the drawing board?

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New reply April 19, 2024 • 2:46 PM

Blessing is the art of being spiritually present to others in prayer. It is asking for God to surround a particular person or situation with love, healing, and peace. Begin by finding a comfortable ... Show more

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New reply April 14, 2024 • 3:49 PM

Does supplemental oxygen use irritate nasal passages ? I have a 'dry nose' condition (Sjorjusen syndrome). With physical exertion, my nose immediately fills with drainage, and I cannot breathe thr ... Show more

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New reply April 17, 2024 • 2:49 AM

We are excited to announce that the new Inspire Android app is available and ready for download. Now, Android users can connect with other patients and caregivers from our convenient, easy-to-use app ... Show more

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New reply April 11, 2024 • 9:37 PM

Hello my name is cody and idk guess im new here i have stage 4 copd and 500+ pounds from exsesive weight gain in a short time after rhino virus caused a nodule on my left lung that now no longer infl ... Show more

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New reply April 16, 2024 • 5:13 PM

My husband was a smoker but quit 25 years ago. He has severe COPD (Emphysema) but in general he manages it well, takes his meds, and manages his life OK. He normally doesn't need supplemental O2 un ... Show more

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New reply April 18, 2024 • 7:58 PM

I was just diagnosed with Pulmonary Hypertension according to an echocardiogram I had about two weeks ago. Does anyone on here have this condition and, if so, could you let me know any information y ... Show more

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New reply April 10, 2024 • 6:32 PM

Dr. Folz said they'd begin answering our questions on April 8 - yesterday. But I don't see any answers? Am I missing them? Where are they?

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New reply April 09, 2024 • 12:44 AM

I hope everyone is it will have a good Sunday/any day. I woke up and breathing. Nice out there today. Yesterday our wind was crazy. May it be peaceful today. Is anyone going to try and see the Eclip ... Show more

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