Active yesterdaytalking with emphysemaDoes anyone have trouble with their breathing and pressure and fatigue after talking? I was a big talker and now I can only talk for a few minutes as after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesEmphysemaSymptomsTips & Advice
Active 3 days agoWhat are your COPD triggers?COPD exacerbations can come out of nowhere but knowing what triggered it may help you avoid one in the future. If you know what your triggers are, let us know...Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTriggers
Active 5 days agoDo You Have Advice For Bathing or Showering?https://asthma.net has a very good article on "Bathroom Asthma Triggers". Many pointers and suggestions seems to apply to those with COPD as well. https://asthma.net/living/bathroom-triggers Do you have others thoughts or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTips & Advice
Active 7 days agoInogen in the restroomInogen in the restroom. I have the Inogen G5 which I carry into restaurants and other places and if I need to use the restroom, I use a "Carabiner Gear...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTravelTips & Advice
So much heavy, thick mucus!I need help with extremely thick phlegm. Do certain foods/drinks cause this? Is there any way to break it up, any way to get rid of it without “choking to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsBreathing
stiffness in chestI have a tightness in between my breast bone when breathing in other times I feel like I am wearing a brick when I bend. I was diagnosed last year...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
Recommendations for portable oxygenI am seeing many ads for different portable oxygen. I'm wondering if anyone knows the advantage and disadvantages of them and which have you found the best....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTips & Advice
Mobility Aids for COPDHave you used a mobility aid (walker, scooter, cane, etc.) in your COPD journey? Has it been helpful?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments37 repliesCopingTips & Advice
tips to manage copdI'm on 6 lpm and have become lazy. I'm always sleepy too.so if I'm not on my pc I'm sleep in my lay back computer chair. It's frustrating to go...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesExerciseTips & AdviceSleep
COPD and cataract surgeryI am having cataract surgery. I cough a lot and deeply to bring up mucus.I am afraid the coughing will effect my eyes after surgery. Has anyone had experience with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice