Nothing helps meI have stage four emphysema. I’ve tried all the medications , nebulizer treatments, bronchodilators, pulmonary therapy, steroids but none have helped and have just caused bad side effects. I have...reactions5repliesCopingBreathingTreatment
How to tell if it's an exacerbationThat was the survey question and I didn't see it came with any commentary options. So I will add this one. I assume that every change is the beginning of...reactions5repliesCopingFlares
Only resident in assisted living with 2 tanks on wheelchair no automatic doors to go thru need to ask for assistance staff not helpful ?Need assistance with sorting and removal of deceased and mine family items ???? Assistance info much appreciated thank you...reactions1replyCoping
Anesthesia and COPDI asked my pulmonologist about general anesthesia for an elective surgery. He was short, not so sweet, and too the point. Joe "only under the most extreme emergency should you...reactions5repliesCopingSurgery
Cough chronicDoes anyone have any recommendations for the chronic cough associated with COPD? I understand there's a medication in Sweden to help control, chronic cough, but I don't find anything here...reactions6repliesCoping
I am 76 year old male and have multiple medical problems. Other than just dealing with the COPD, one other problem causes me grief.I have severe osteo-arthritis through-out my whole body. I go and see pain management monthly, and I have been prescribed BELBUCA 150mcg. per bucal film. This is a category 3...reactions34repliesCopingBreathing
Hello All. I think I’m nearing the ENDWell my fatigue is insane and I’m in bed for the most part. I get extremely dizzy when up as the CO2 in my blood stream has increased. I don’t...reactions3repliesCoping
Thinking positive!I just can't get myself motivated.My husband does everything for me, I know that I need to excercise but just walking to the loo makes me breathless....reactions4repliesDepressionCopingBreathing
Shopping With COPDDo you find shopping challenging? Do you have a preference for purchasing online or shopping in physical stores?...reactions3repliesCopingTips & Advice
Wife has missed 3 pulmonary funtion testsHELP MY WIFE CANT DO HARDLY ANYTHING. SHE SITS MOST OF THE TIME....reactions8repliesPulmonary RehabilitationBreathingCoping