Palliative care I have moderate COPD as well as several other serious issues, is palliative care worth pursuing? as I do not want to go to an assisted living or nursing home!...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesHospice & Palliative CareTips & AdviceInsurance & Disability
Does the summer heat increase your COPD symptoms?How do you manage your COPD symptoms during the summer heat? Any tips for staying cool and avoiding flare-ups?...Reactions0reactionsComments69 repliesWeatherCopingSymptoms
too many complicationsAfter numerous tests over many months I now have to travel 90 miles for a consultation with a heart surgeon because most (but not all ) of the tests point...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
talking 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...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesEmphysemaTips & AdviceSymptoms
FlaresHas anyone tried the flared cannulas? I’ve heard some positive things about them. I’d like to hear from you if you have used them and your thoughts about it....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Pulmonary RehabilitationI am pleased to announce, that I have finally been approved for pulmonary rehab. My first session is next Wednesday. I'm excited to start to say the least. Blessing to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
COPD:GREAT BENEFIT OF NAC600 USE!I use NAC600 three times a day. I have COPD stage 4. The NAC not only contains mega-antioxidants for various other illnesses including my (co-morbid) Morbus Addison's Disease, but it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the impact of COPD? **The In America survey is now closed** To learn more about the challenges of living with COPD, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Hey, it's COPD not COVID-19!Don't you just hate it when you have COPD, have to wear a mask and then cough behind the mask due to rebreathing your CO2? Someone should design a mask...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Covid vaccine anybody?How many on the board have had the vaccine? Did you have any side-effects? I’m still trying to decide what to do about it. I’m really scared of it. I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTips & AdviceCoping