Can I get a flu vaccine while on antibiotics and steroids?I started antibiotics and steroids today due to being more breathless and coughing more mucus. I had the flu 3 weeks ago. My vaccine is due while I’ll still be...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
COPD Exercising Made EasyI found the perfect exercise program for me & wanted to share. I'm 65 yrs. young, stage 4 emphysema, on oxygen 24/7 and all the other unwanted bells & whistles...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Question from the community: What can you tell me about bronchiectasis?Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Diagnosed and Happy(!)I'm 64, started smoking at 6.....so am l surprised or dismayed at the news? Obviously not. It's not Cancer......it's not Dementia either and those are the scary ones for me....body...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Losartan study for EmphysemaHas anyone been enrolled in this ? I have gotten the option to do so from my pulmonary doc...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
I was surprised at my new diagnosis. What are your thoughts?A month ago I started a lung infection with light pains around chest and back, on and off. Had some light intermittent labored breathing that could last a few hours...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Natural COPD meds.I need to know if their is anyone using natural products to combat COPD? If so do they really work ? I have been trying some that seem to make...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Is there a link between the MS Hug (tightness under the rib cage) and COPD?Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Heavy chest breathing.When I'm having a very hard time breathing, my chest is so heavy, has anyone else felt like this? My DR. said he don't know what I'm talking about....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How important is a nebulizer?How important and what is the effectiveness of a nebulizer?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies