How can I prevent cannula marks?I am on oxygen each night and am a side sleeper. Each morning my cannula leaves deep marks on both sides of my face. These take 4-6 hours to mostly...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Does anyone have insight on this work-related question?If your accommodated at work to get out of dust but doesn’t include what your real job was do you take a wage loss in some other department or do...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What is an indacaterol maleate glycopyrronium bromide Ultibro Breezhaler?Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Which type of humidifier is best for COPD patients?What type of humidifiers are people with COPD using, warm or cool air? Which do you like better and why? Just wanting some input before purchasing. The humidifier on my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Giving upI have stage 4 copd & have tried to quit smoking unsuccessfully. I don't complain to anyone because I know I did it to myself. When I say something to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Are my symptoms actually caused by anxiety?Cough, wheeze, shallow... Hello again. Yesterday my primary Dr confirmed that I have COPD, based on the results of my PFTs from a week ago. After that appointment, I was...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
How have your family members adjusted to your diagnosis?I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD last September. I had my family Dr. refer me to a pulmonologist so on the medical end I feel like I understand more...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
What does borderline COPD mean?I had a chest xray and it says hyperinflated lung borderline COPD? I can't be tested yet because I've been on steroids. I have asthma and recurrent chest infections for...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Are COPD and vaping connected?Hi all. This is my first post. I was diagnosed with COPD 2 weeks ago and I was wondering if there is any data/record that would connect vaping to COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
COPD Awareness MonthWhat would you like to tell others about your COPD? Share it here for COPD awareness month!...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies