Managing CopdManaging COPD isn't always easy as some days my levels are good and other well they can improve. Don't forget to use your inhaler(s) or oxygen if prescribed like me...reactions17repliesDepressionEmphysema
my dad is in the hospital with COPDMy dad has been in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks. He smoked for 40 - 50 years, maybe a pack a day at times at the most. I know...reactions7repliesEmphysemaEnd StageTips & Advice
What are some tips or medications that can help with advanced copd painMy doctor doesn’t want to talk about the pain and the pain is worse than not being able to breathe very well it makes me not want to move. When...reactions1replyEmphysema
Why don't people want to quit smoking?To clarify a bit the question: I have been browsing the quit smoking Facebook groups and noticed some patterns: 1. they try to use another substance to quit nicotine 2...reactions26repliesEmphysemaSmokingMental Health
Nebulizer treatment What are the most effective medications used in nebulizer treatments for very advanced emphysema? I do not want steroids! Currently using Brovana which only helps a little. Thank you for...reactions3repliesEmphysema
Stage 4 emphysema I’m short of breath just lying still . I’ve tried everything and am currently in a rehab facility. Getting nebulizer treatments with only a little relief but with side effects...reactions5repliesEmphysema
Advanced emphysemaI have about 1/3 lung capacity, am chronically short of breath and have also been chronically lightheaded which no Dr can figure out. I can barely walk 15 feet to...reactions3repliesEmphysema
Very severe emphysema and 16hroxygenHi I am new on here and hoping someone can give me some hope I have very severe emphysema and low blood oxygen the nurse said I have to go...reactions19repliesEmphysema
severe emphysema waking constantly breathlessdont know what to do im scared...reactions14repliesBreathingEmphysemaHealthcare Team
ODiWhat does it mean when you have a recording of ODI 4% of 12.2/ hr with a total of 11 in an hour while awake? 28.7/hr with 26 of 3%...reactions5repliesBreathingEmphysema