My friendMy vote for Predisone is yea. Have taken Predisone many, many times, I find it to be very helpful in reducing the effects of those nasty exacerbations. Plus, in my...reactions4repliesTreatmentCoping
Tips for ShoweringShowering seems like such a basic thing, but for many with COPD, it’s no easy task. What strategies have you tried to ease the burden of showering?...reactions15replies
BulleaI have been suffering with diagnosed COPD since 2002 and following major lung surgery for the removal of a large Bullea on my left lung - surgery removed 75% of...reactions2repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
Scar Tissue and Spasms in the Lung areaI have lungs that spontaneously collapse and have had several chest tubes and two surgeries on one lung. I am getting some painful spasms in my side...feels like under the...reactions1replySymptomsProgression
My home is killing me.I am renting a home which I am sure is full of mold didn't know it until I moved in my home is killing me how can I make my...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceCoping
Oxygen tubing kinking or rolling up.I beleive I have solved my kinking and rolling up. It does not trip me anymore. First I must tell you that 1) I have COPD. 2) I live in...reactions23repliesCoping
BreathingI have been dealing with COPD over 15 years. I’m in the end stage. I’m on oxygen, breathing treatments and a vent. Meds. I can still do some things just...reactions1replyBreathing
MelindaI was diagnosed with COPD a few years ago it's getting worse and it scares me. I was also diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago. My anxiety and depression...reactions2repliesMental Health
Navigational BronchoscopyWell, I got home a few hours ago. Pulmonologist said he thinks in r going to be fine and that it went well. They did an x-ray after the procedure...reactions7repliesCopingSurgery
Results of a CT scanHi all. Hope everything is as good as possible for all. As you know I was having some SOB....My pulmonologist changed my meds to Breztri and 3mg of Albuterol to...reactions16repliesDiagnosis