Controlling Flare-Ups?Is there anyone that can advise on how to control Flare-Ups . I no they can't be stopped completely but is there any way of making easier . Especially when...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
COPD APPETITE CHANGESMy wife has terrible trouble thinking of foods she can eat. Fewer all the time. She is 5 foot 6 inches. Only 97 lbs now. She still cant quit smoking!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingChronic BronchitisCoping
COPD and back pain?I have COPD, Afib, and arthritis. I am constantly fatigued. I don’t know which condition is causing my back pain. Does COPD cause back pain? I was diagnosed approx 2...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEmphysemaCoping
Plumonary rehabIm waiting to hear from the plumonary rehab team that have to contact me to get the ball rolling so to speak. Im actually looking forward to getting involved with...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingPulmonary RehabilitationNewly Diagnosed
NewHi I'm new here I just need some support...3 years ago I was hiking 3 miles and working as a nurse...alot....now I can barely get off the couch...I walk 10...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
InhalersI have COPD and I on oxygen, I have been prescribed inhalers, I have gone without my inhalers at times when I couldn't afford them. I have noticed that my...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingTreatment
InflammationCopd is a inflammation disease now is there anything else that I can do to help myself with this problem and I'm very aware of our medication helps with this...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessCoping
Swollen feet and ankles.Hi everybody, is anyone suffering with swollen ankles and feet, and is it connected to Copd , emphysema.My feet has caused me bother over time with Raynauds , Scleroderma but...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAwarenessCoping
ExhaustionFrom climbing to dancing. I was always on my feet. I am not a smoker in fact I haven’t smoked in over 5 yrs. I got covid and things turned...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingMental HealthBreathing
Stage 4 Lack of InterestI have stage 4 COPD and use oxygen 24/7. I’m feeling like what’s the use of getting out of bed so I take Xanax and melatonin to sleep away my...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingBreathing