COPD questions and request advice and helpHi to all. I was originally diagnosed with COPD when I went to a primary care clinic but their test was just a plastic tube to breathe into,which was administered...reactions2repliesCoping
COPD pain + doctorFinally went to urgent care for chest pain, got chest X-ray that showed copd, been trying for over a week just to get someone at pulmonologist to answer the phone...reactions5repliesCoping
OHSDoes anyone have ohs ? I’m on o2 only 2.5. And need a by-pap at night to get as much of the co2 out of my system otherwise I pass...reactions5repliesCoping
COPD Hobbies / Exercise HI everyone. Just wondering if anyone else has hobbies that actually helps them with getting a little more exercising in. Also interested in finding ways to "hide" the exercise but...reactions11repliesCopingExerciseTips & Advice
What do you do in the mornings The mornings are so hard for me. I have trouble getting out of bed now for the past two days I have been vomiting a lot of mucus. Does this...reactions17repliesCopingDiagnosisAwareness
Activity in Stage 4?My sister in-law has stage 4 COPD, with Lee's than 25% capacity. On oxygen at 5 liters 24/7. Currently remains in bed only coming out to eat or for restroom...reactions14repliesCoping
Is this a issue with youStaying on home unit to prevent the use of the supply of portable tanks. I run into a lot of patients and caregivers in stores or in public. I'm 58...reactions6repliesCoping
Help!!, Suggestions needed. I can’t tolerate steroids. They make my anxiety manic…. But now I’m still have wheezing. Using neb treatments. Anything else???My doctor prescribed prednisone twice in past three weeks. About third day of course of med. my anxiety has me manic….yes I already take anxiety med. on top of it...reactions1replyCoping
Mucus 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...reactions9repliesCopingEmphysemaSymptoms