COPD Singles Cafe Community Group
Having Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is hard to cope with, being single with COPD can be even harder to deal with! The purpose of this group is to reach out to single people with COPD. To provide a place where single people with COPD can come to talk, to share, to support, to relax, to meet people and make friends. So, come on in, grab a cup of coffee or...
I found out I have stage one.I suspected I have had it for 3 years.But do to other health problems I am not that active.So not a lot of coughing or shortness of breath until I decided too do some remodeling around the house.I caught a cold got worst turned into chest cold. go x ray just told a few days ago I have stage 1.I was told over the phone,and that was about it.so I am trying to get in to my doctor.It will take two months then I called specialist they said I need a referral and then they can make me a appointment.It sounds like it will take many months to get tested on where i;m at..All i can say is my oxygen level is 92 and I am coughing a lot and can't stop.It is a little better from 10 days ago but not much My Question is how much more harm will it cause if I have to wait that long and what can i do to stop all the coughing?> I have been reading a lot about it.And it scares me.I have two dogs poodle type.and afraid I have too get rid of them.Not sure I can,They are my life.I am pretty much alone
on this;. Not much family and they live far.I am afraid I am close to stage 2 and thinking about moving close to sea level.Not much money so my options are limited .Anyone that can reach out and reply back would be great..thanks for your time.
on this;. Not much family and they live far.I am afraid I am close to stage 2 and thinking about moving close to sea level.Not much money so my options are limited .Anyone that can reach out and reply back would be great..thanks for your time.
Take short walks , it gets you fluids moving, even if you cough, the stuff comes out. Steam helps by putting a towel over your head with hot water in a pot or bowl, use the towel to fan the steam to your breathing and don't burn yourself.
If you feel you are coughing too much, go to the emerg, they will give you puffers which will help. ie Spiriva
which is used once daily in the morning and another to open your air passages. There are many, you will know the one that works for you. Good luck, Jazz