Humid or Dry - I'm Confused I'm confused as to where it is better for COPD to live/be in a humid or arid environment. I have read articles indicating that arid AND humid climates are better...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
Certain foods that cause breathing attacks?Hello.I have COPD emphysema and am wondering if there's any link between foods and breathing problems.I can't eat chocolate because it chokes me and causes horrible coughing attacks.I was wondering...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares BreathingDiet & Nutrition
Exacerbation Recovery timeHow long does it take some of you all to be back on track again after going thru this? I know I need to have some patience here....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares BreathingCoping
Maintence inhaler inputHello, I'm having side effects to many of them Trileptel can't take, Breo shoulder pain, infections and stop working. Started symbacort now and have some shakiness, dizziness and headache on...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingTreatment
AnxieyAnyone else having to take anxiety med to help deal with anxiety with the shortness of breath? I'm taking Klonopin in small doses....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingBreathing
What oxygen level should I try to maintain on my concentrator?Trying to figure out what saturated oxygen level I should try and maintain (90%,95%, etc)? And accordingly, setting my concentrator lpm volume? I have a SpO2 finger meter....Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesBreathing
MulleinDoes anyone have experience with this ? In tea form? I recently ran across an article referencing this as an excellent way to rid lungs of mucus in a more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentBreathingDiet & Nutrition
Lung percentage Anyone else told your lung percentage after a breathing test at the dr office? I’m feeling alone out here, he says mine is 26% am I alone? I know I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesBreathing
Nebulizer recommendationsHi everyone, am in need of a new nebulizer mine is very old. Can anyone share what there recommendations would be. Thank you so much !...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesChronic BronchitisBreathing