Household Chores with COPDHousehold chores, such as cleaning and yard maintenance, can be difficult to manage with COPD. Do you have any tips or strategies for tackling household chores?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Oxygen Patients and MobilityHello everyone. My name is Wayne. I am doing some research on supplemental oxygen patients and their needs regarding travel and mobility. Overall the broad consensus is that most oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Do himalayan salt lamps help?Does anybody know if the Himalayan Salt Lamps help folks with COPD. Seems like smoke and mirrors....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Will the pneumonia vaccine help?I noticed that many in the community suffer from pneumonia. Have you had the pneumonia vaccination? Does the vaccination not have any affects on getting pneumonia? Basically I'm asking if...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
How do I answer "will you be alright"?Hi, I was just asked if I would be alright after telling someone I have severe COPD. I didn't know how to answer that. I have just gotten to the...Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Fatigue and CrampI am in the U.K. and I have COPD....Emphysema. Does everyone get so tired that it is not manageable. ??? I cannot sleep a full night caused sometimes for no...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Has anyone had any experience with SSKI?Anyone had any experience's with this? I read an article that said it was used in minimal amounts and that it really helped to break up mucus and phlegm. Has...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Another New COPD & Medication TroublesHello, First of all, thank you to all the forum participants for honest questions/answers. As a newly-diagnosed person w/COPD, it is very helpful. I would appreciate any guidance/suggestions/advice for the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Does anyone experience side effects with Spiriva Respimat?Hello is there any body getting side effects with Spiriva Respimat?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Low Oxygen levelsMy mother is 68, she has COPD and just had a bout of pneumonia in November. Now she's back in the hospital with a new case of it. This time...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies