Active yesterdayAmount of exerciseI've read we should be doing 30 minutes continuous exercise and I've read just do what you can. Is the goal to get to 30 minutes continuous...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 replies
Active yesterdayNebulizer medsConfused on what meds to take. My Doc has me on Albueterol, Ipratropirium, budesonide and Brovana. All nebulized meds. Im reading more and more that Ipratropirium and Budesonide don't need...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
FeaturedActive yesterdayZephr Valve TreatmentThis is a new treatment for people with COPD that has brought amazing hope to an otherwise hopeless, suffocating end for it's sufferers. I am in the process of being...Reactions 0 reactions Comments46 repliesTreatment
Active 2 days agoCaregiver Help and SupportI am a caregiver to my husband who has moderate to severe COPD. I have been his caregiver for many years and I am now finding myself struggling with the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCaregiving
Active 3 days agoSpirometry, stage IIHello, I was bot taking medications for 2 days. Was filling okay before sleep and woke up 9 am because of cough and was in a bed until 2 pm...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Active 3 days agoLooking for pre-diagnosis insights.Prior to last month, I had occasional, mild, exercise asthma and one asthma attack 5 years ago related to altitude sickness. Last month, I picked up a virus. Chest to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesDiagnosis
Active 3 days agoEmphysema patientI recently completed 3 months of pulmonary rehab and my shortness of breath has gotten much worse. The exercising was very difficult but I forged through it. I was able...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesBreathingEmphysemaPulmonary Rehabilitation
Active 3 days agoStage 4 Lack of InterestI have stage 4 COPD and use oxygen 24/7. I’m feeling like what’s the use of getting out of bed so I take Xanax and melatonin to sleep away my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesBreathingCoping
Active 3 days agoCopingI haven’t spoken on this site in a very long time. I am 62 and stage 4 COPD. Diagnosed 11 years ago. My lung function is 30 percent and on...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCopingEnd Stage
Active 4 days agoCOPD DeliriumHi guys. Not really having time to elaborate but. This might be approaching the end of the line for my mom. I'm not sure if I should be trying to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesEnd StageHospice & Palliative CareCaregiving
