Finding out what is causing continuous exacerbations ?I have had three exacerbations over the last three months. I am getting conflicting information from my doctors. Now my GP is sending me to an immunologist to possibly get...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares Treatment
COPD and Zephyr Valve procedureHas anyone had this done or any options. That would be extremely helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgeryEnd StageTreatment
Nothing helps meI have stage four emphysema. I’ve tried all the medications , nebulizer treatments, bronchodilators, pulmonary therapy, steroids but none have helped and have just caused bad side effects. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathingTreatmentCoping
never tested for COPDI was never tested for COPD, I was just told offhandedly that I had it because I had gotten bronchitis again. Here I am with bronchitis again, I believe it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisTreatment
valve placement recoveryHopefully I'm in the final stages of valve placement approval. What is the recovery like? I live alone with no family in the area; is there anything I can/need to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgeryDiet & NutritionTreatment
NebulisersDoes using a nebuliser make the heart race? My partner uses one three times daily and he has AF, so has been advised to take a higher dose (10 mg...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Spiriva Medication I have Ben using the Spiriva handihaler for over 10 years. Recently I notice the capsule seems a tiny bit smaller. The most noticeable change is upon opening the foil...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Mrs bunchI have COPD since about 4or 5 years old.i can tell it gets worse at times I use trelegy for my COPD asthma and emphysema too...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Lung DenervationHi, my brother struggles with his COPD, and I'm aware that the treatment of Lung Denervation is available privately and I'm wondering if anybody knows how much this proceedure is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment