Hi @tcont2000, and welcome to Connect.
You'll notice that I moved your message to this existing discussion about COPD called "Severe COPD and Interstitial Lung Disease" where you can meet members like @aldrichgirl @waterboy @blueheeler309 @windwalker and others.

COPD discussions can be found in the Lung Health group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/lung-conditions/). I encourage you to follow the group.
Here are few other discussions, you may be interested in:
- COPD/ Emphysema https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/copd-emphysema/
- copd end stage https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/copd-end-stage/

TCont2000, are you living with COPD or caring for someone with COPD? We look forward to getting to know you.