Active yesterdayzephyr valvesHello, I am a 64 yr. old male in stage 3 COPD. I have been evaluated for zephyr valves but I was told that I do not qualify because I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesDiagnosis
Active yesterdayFirst impression when found out was diagnosed with COPD and Starting a family while having COPDWhat was your first impression when you found out you were diagnosed with COPD? Unrelated note, I read that most people who are diagnosed with COPD are passed their childbearing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Active yesterdayPneumonia Yes it was so WORTH IT!just got out of the hospital after a small two day stay with pneumonia and I feel it was worth having it again. Finally on Jan 18th our little family...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTravel
Active yesterdayMucus Production During Flare-UpsHi, I've been having a problem with mucus production and moving mucus through my airways. It feels like there's something I can't cough up, but othertimes I feel clear. Is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCopingEmphysemaSymptoms
Active yesterdaygoing for pft on February 24,2023 —- how do you a stress test from a wheelchair♿️♿️♿️!? | JAN 18, 2023 | HITE1955 With ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN one g5 |...My pulmonologist wants me to 6 minute 🔘🔘walking🔘🔘 test!! how can this be ✅ done ✅ from a wheelchair ♿️♿️, I am in ir 24/ 7. the only way I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisDiagnosis
Active 2 days agoWife trying to understand husbands diagnosis My husband is 62, works in a lumber mill. Never smoked. 7 years ago he was diagnosed with PMR. 2 years ago COPD, Asthma. He was in hospital almost every...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAwarenessBreathing
Active 2 days agoWhat you see, is nothing to how you feelOne thing I have learned about this disease is you cough you splutter head other the sink gasping for air ,is what people see but the pain inside your lungs...Reactions 0 reactions Comments27 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active 2 days agoHow is an exacerbation like?Hello, I'm having a hard time understanding what an exacerbation is like; does it come gradually over the days, or it happens out of nowhere in a sudden manner? My...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlares SmokingSymptoms
Active 2 days agoPrednisone useMy Dr don't want to put me prednisone because of side affects, he gives me 16 pill box but says use in emergency when u can't breath ,I know tons...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
Active 3 days agoOur NOTIFICATIONS PAGE At COPD.net Needs COLOUR to Let You KNOW, If READ or NOTRED for UNREAD Notifications GREEN for READ Notifications...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesAwarenessCopingChronic Bronchitis
