Antibiotics - Needing them, Insurance Problems This week I needed antibiotics to hopefully hold off pneumonia. There was changes in my breathing and mucus color. My doctor responded immediately and ordered steroid and antibiotic prescription. My...reactions1replyAwarenessFlares Treatment
Trelegy better or notI’m wondering if anyone has any issues with trelegy not working as well as they claim it should. I’m almost at a year on it and feel I’ve had more...reactions5repliesFlares
Cellulitis again?On Thursday (12/15), I had a busy day. First, I had company coming, so I had to take a shower (my hardest thing these days). Then my home health nurse...reactions26repliesFlares
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...reactions1replyEmphysemaBreathingFlares
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...reactions1replyFlares 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...reactions2repliesFlares 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...reactions8repliesDiagnosisChronic 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...reactions3repliesEmphysemaChronic 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...reactions4repliesBreathingFlares
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...reactions2repliesFlares