Carbon dioxide retainersI can't find a question and answer section to post in, but I am wanting to know how it is determined that a person with COPD is a carbon dioxide...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
does this seem like how COPD started for any of you? is there hope for me?Hello. I'm a 32 years old male. I never smoked, apart from maybe a couple ciggarettes in total throughout my entire life. I never worked alongside fumes, irritants etc. Since...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathingDiagnosisCoping
CBD gummies I’ve seen an ad for the lucent valley cbd gummies that people claim help their breathing issues. Wondering if anyone has information or has tried them and if they helped....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
New here and a few questionsHi everyone, I am new here and first I’d like to introduce myself! My name is Bianca and I’m 32. I was diagnosed with emphysema and chronic bronchitis about 6...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDiagnosis
Opiates for reliefAny one taken opiates for shortness of breath...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Inhalers I have diabetes and inhalers have steroids which made my well maintained glucose levels go up over 200! Is there anything else I could use? Also, what exactly is a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide Effects
GrandchildrenI have 6 grandchildren- ages 8 thru 1 years old and I love them very much. When they are all over and the chaos starts I get anxious and crabby...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & Family
Any advice welcomeHi Everyone hope you all had a good Christmas! I am new on here and was hoping for some help/advice regarding my diagnosis and medication. I was diagnosed with a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Ativan Is anyone taking Ativan to help with anxiety? I have end stage COPD and anxiety. My doctor prescribed .5mg Ativan when I'm feeling anxious but I've read it slows down...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
Travel areas of heat or cold I want to visit my son in MN. I still drive and he will come to drive. I am 2000mi away, but am too fearful of air travel at this...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesWeather