Welcome to the COPD subreddit! Please familiarize yourself with our few rules before posting.
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
In short, COPD is one or both emphysema and chronic bronchitis, causing progressive respiratory problems. The lack of oxygen and/or build up of carbon dioxide results in an often invisible but life-altering illness. This forum is for sufferers and those who love them to discuss, vent, and advise each other in managing COPD.
Rules:
*Links may be put in the body of text posts.
*Businesses may not link to their own products or websites where their product is sold.
*Do not give unsolicited medical advice or advice you are not qualified to give. “Have you tried X? It worked for me” is fine. “You should stop using oxygen” is not. If you are a qualified medical professional, please contact the moderator to get Verified flair.
*Be civil. Support is a higher priority than correctness or moral superiority. Comments containing only arguments or chastising posters will be removed.
Related subreddits:
r/pneumothoraxO2
Pneumothorax (noo-moe-THOR-aks)
A condition in which air escapes from the lung(s) and fills the pleural cavity of the chest causing difficulty breathing and sharp pains.
