OxygenG'day Folks , ( from Australia ) I'm a mild case COPD , probably caused by living in a very polluted city , when a nipper . ( London EastEnd...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
What medication/s have you used to cure a recurring “thrush” infection?I’ve only been diagnosed with COPD/Chronic Bronchitis since last year. I’m using Advair 500/50 and a rescue inhaler. While at the dentist yesterday for a routine cleaning, the hygienist asked...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
AnxietyI have found that if I overthink a situation I’ve become very anxious, which in turn makes me even shorter of breath and my heart starts pounding. I do my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesMental HealthTips & AdviceCoping
Humidifers Just asking if anyone of maybe how many of us have and use humidifiers. I have been researching and all of them have a lot of bad reviews, but they...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & Advice
Exercise and NormalityHey Guys, I have two questions for you: 1. Do any of you guys who have had COPD for a while still cut your own grass? 2. Do any of...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesCoping
Mild-Moderate Emphysema Life ExpectancyHi, I am 36 years old with two small children and am wondering to hear some of peoples personal stories and some hope I can live old and see my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingProgression
FEV Meter?I'm wondering if anyone has experience with or knowledge of portable, at home FEV meters. What experience do any of you have?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Trelegy and oxygen saturationI thought I'd share this. I stopped Spiriva, and Symbicort a few months ago. I'd needed to take prednisone at least monthly because I'd get so short of breath. The...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Newly diagnosed with COPD and fearfulI now realize that I have probably been having symptoms of COPD for several years but was in deniaI. After all, I never smoked so I couldn’t COPD. I got...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
Exercising with copdI have copd in stage 4, my biggest problem is getting some exercise in. I’ve had chronic pain for 25 years and now I need a knee replacement, which no...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise