What next?I'm a 68 y/o male and have had COPD for a few years. I had an exacerbation in 2018 that cleared up...reactions1replyFlares SymptomsEmphysema
Hi to allI had a letter from hospital saying that I have obstructive lung defect which I presume is Copd my husband has copd...reactions1replyCoping
Why do doctors not understand rib cramps?My regular Doctor and my Pulm. neither one will acknowledge that rib cramps are a part of COPD. WHY?...reactions7replies
Wife trying to understand husbands diagnosis My husband is 62, works in a lumber mill. Never smoked. 7 years ago he was diagnosed with PMR. 2 years ago...reactions4repliesAwarenessBreathing
How is an exacerbation like?Hello, I'm having a hard time understanding what an exacerbation is like; does it come gradually over the days, or it happens...reactions2repliesFlares SymptomsSmoking
Prednisone useMy Dr don't want to put me prednisone because of side affects, he gives me 16 pill box but says use in...reactions7replies
What about COPD.net are you grateful for? November is COPD Awareness month, and this year our theme is Being Grateful for our Community...so we want to hear from you!...reactions34repliesAwareness
Very confused about my situation I have been diagnosed with stage 3 copd, every time my blood oxygen level is taken the doctor says it’s fine. Then...reactions2replies
Cardiovascular issues I have a few...hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and 3 aortic aneurysms with thrombus. I cough constantly and I don't know what effect that has...reactions8repliesDiagnosisChronic BronchitisFlares
Tubing for 02Today I tripped again on my 02 tubing that is on the floor the length of the house. Was able to catch...reactions1reply