Active 3 days agotalking with emphysemaDoes anyone have trouble with their breathing and pressure and fatigue after talking? I was a big talker and now I can only talk for a few minutes as after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesEmphysemaSymptomsTips & Advice
Active 3 days agoA Big Thankyou to Leon, for all the work you have done within the Copd community.XHi Everybody, I would just like to say a big Thankyou to Leon for all the kindness and being there for us within the Copd community, Leon was the first...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwareness
Active 3 days agoSo much heavy, thick mucus!I need help with extremely thick phlegm. Do certain foods/drinks cause this? Is there any way to break it up, any way to get rid of it without “choking to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsBreathing
FeaturedActive 3 days agoCOPD Frustrations!What is the most frustrating part about living with COPD?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments283 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active 4 days agoCan anyone else identify with the following?Something goes on in my throat and it's hard to describe, but I'll try. It's like there's a gravelly patch in there and certain things get caught on it and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesBreathing
Active 4 days agoShortness of breath How to manage...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBreathingCopingSymptoms
Active 4 days agoLong Term My COPD has just been updated to stage 3. So Many Questions and No Answers.??...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
Active 4 days agoWhat to do about mucus?Having lots of congestion. A lot of coughing and mucus. What is a good treatment? ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms
Active 4 days agoNurse Practitioner said I'm "too young" to have COPDI'm 42 and recently took a PFT and the FEV1/FVC was 0.69, non-reversible. I also took a bronchial challenge that may indicate I have some amount of asthma. The nurse...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiagnosis
Active 4 days agoDo You Have Advice For Bathing or Showering?https://asthma.net has a very good article on "Bathroom Asthma Triggers". Many pointers and suggestions seems to apply to those with COPD as well. https://asthma.net/living/bathroom-triggers Do you have others thoughts or...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & Advice