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Hand Swelling with COPD

Has anyone experience hand swelling as a result of a flare-up with COPD?...

talking with emphysema

Does 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...

Does the summer heat increase your COPD symptoms?

How do you manage your COPD symptoms during the summer heat? Any tips for staying cool and avoiding flare-ups?...

COPD and Sexual Health

Has COPD impacted your sexual health and intimacy in any way?...

Do you have any warning signs before a flare up?

This is a question that I'm posting on behalf of our community member South Paw. They write: "Speaking for myself, I find that an exasperation is scary as hell because...

Hoarseness

Is it normal to experience hoarseness due to COPD? While I have been diagnosed for several years, this is the 1st time that I am experiencing pretty severe hoarseness that...

Lung pain

Has anyone experienced severe pain in their lungs?...

Choking on small amounts of liquid

Since I was diagnosed with COPD choking on very minute amounts of liquid, even saliva, has been getting worse. Today I was eating a Jelly Bean and choked so bad...

COPD and eyesight

I over exert sometimes and now after practically suffocating Saturday I woke up Sunday and my eyesight is worse. The letters and numbers on my phone turn very light and...

Low oxygen since being home from hospital

Went in with 72% O2, double pneumonia with COPD. On antibiotics, trelegy ellipta, Generator O2 set at 4, as suggested when leaving hospital. Been out 3 days, sleeping ok, but...

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