What next?I'm a 68 y/o male and have had COPD for a few years. I had an exacerbation in 2018 that cleared up very well. That's when I quit smoking. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares SymptomsEmphysema
How is an exacerbation like?Hello, I'm having a hard time understanding what an exacerbation is like; does it come gradually over the days, or it happens out of nowhere in a sudden manner? My...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares SymptomsSmoking
Cardiovascular issues I have a few...hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and 3 aortic aneurysms with thrombus. I cough constantly and I don't know what effect that has on my aneurysms. My cough is worse with...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosisChronic BronchitisFlares
Cough, syncope, hand tremors, exasperations Hello all. I'll try to keep this short. I have what I call, mid-level COPD. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Not best-case scenario, but not the worst either as I'm right...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysemaChronic BronchitisFlares
Boost oxygen in a can.I have just read about Boost in a can. Was not connected to COPD in any way but does anyone think it may help out during an sob episode? If...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingFlares
Winter & Cost Of LivingAnybody Else Worried About Winter , The Cost Of Living & COPD . I am so worried I only just got through last year ... The Flue or Chest Infections...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares
Just a question not looking 4 diagnoses I get like a 'sonic wave' hit me from time to time yes i have copd n will talk to y doc when i see him on 28 th this...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFlares
Inhaled CorticosteroidsMy doc says I have COPD but the main manifestation is asthma/allergic asthma. I also had childhood asthma. The doc wants to put me on a corticosteroid, probably because I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesBreathingFlares Tips & Advice
FREQUENT FLARE UPS WORSENINGDEALING WITH COPD, ASTHMA AND CHRONIC BRONCHITUS AND THE FACT OF THERE BEING MOLD IN MY TRAILER AND A SPOUSE THAT CONTINUES TO COME DIRECTLY IN THE HOUSE FROM SMOKING...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingFlares Tips & Advice
Nana has progressive COPDHi everyone. My name is Amy, I have just joined copd.net in the hope of learning more about COPD and hopefully getting some advice/support from others. I am a Nurse...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesEmphysemaFlares Treatment