Copd flare upHad a flare up 2 weeks ago, Dr prescribed predisone and antibiotic. Cleared up in a week, but came back 3 days ago, coughing, excess pleghm, wheezing. Went to local...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
New medsSeeing a pulmonary Doctor the last few months. Got a breathing test done at hospital ( one where you sit in a machine). Dr said I have moderate copd, stage...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Climbing stairs with copdRecently moved into apartment with 12 steps up to bedroom. Reluctant at first to see if I could do it on a daily basis. Been here 3 weeks, the more...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 replies
Do I need to see a pulmonologist?Went to my new primary doctor today, wanted referral to pulmonary doctor. Asked my new primary doctor for a referral to pulmonary doctor. I have COPD for 5 years now...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
COPD and GerdHave copd for years now. Started having acid reflux at night, wakes me up, have about 2 a week now. Anybody have this and what treatment are you using? Any...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
Opiates and copdWhen I was in ICU a few years ago I was given morphine on a regular basis to help me breath better. I know its not ethical for a Dr...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Bloating and copdSeems like the past few months my abdomen has been like a balloon. Don't matter what I eat or how much, my stomach looks like I am pregnant and I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Indoor air qualityWhen first diagnosed I didn't realize the importance of the air I was breathing indoors. I started cleaning my apartment by vacuuming up all the dust I could find. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
