Is it normal to feel a large weight on my chest?Is it normal with copd to feel like I have an heavy blanket across my chest when I wake from sleeping? Whatever my sleeping position, propped up or lying down...reactions1reply
Can shortness of breath cause diaphragm strain?Can shortness of breath/heavy breathing cause diaphragm strain/sprain? I often have severe tightness below my ribs (more pressure than pain). It is sometimes oppressive and causes me to walk leaning...reactions14replies
Has anyone had a bullectomy?If so can you tell me if it helped and how long to recover?...reactions1reply
What 's better Gas or liquidI was just at my Dr.s today and had made up my mind to ask and get for liquid oxygen , as up here in New York you must have...reactions9replies
What was your COPD diagnosis process like?Getting a COPD diagnosis can be a scary thing. It helps to know you're not the only one who's going (or already went) through it! Share about your experience here....reactions6replies
What does it mean that my lungs have enlarged?I am very anxious that my lungs have enlarged, what does this mean and will they go down again ?...reactions5replies
Has anyone ever heard of or know anything about Adult Stem Cell Activators?All I know is that it is a Homeopathic treatment and the website of course speaks highly of the results. I just wanted to know if anyone else had tried...reactionsreplies
From the community: Do you have any advice about adjusting to a different inhaler/medication when you have Autism?reactionsreplies
What is the right hose length?My wife was recently diagnosed with copd and has to be on O2 24/7 they gave us a 75 ft hose Ive been reading that we should have no more...reactions1reply
How can I live with my dog with my diagnosis?I have a dog how can I live with him with copd?...reactions3replies