Slowing COPD ProgressionWhat are some things you do or have found helpful to slow your COPD's progression?...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Sleep StudyI've been recently diagnosed with COPD, this past Memorial Day weekend to be exact. I did a sleep study with a watch like device and finger probe. It turned out...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSleep
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
Copd medication and heart medication I can't use copd inhalers because there is a drug interaction with my heart medication Corgard. Has anyone else have this problem?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide Effects
stiffness in chestI have a tightness in between my breast bone when breathing in other times I feel like I am wearing a brick when I bend. I was diagnosed last year...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSide Effects
Still work?Do any of you still work? I work pt but when i have a flare up,of course i miss work which isnt good....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesWork & Employment
Can COPD coughing go into remission?... for 4-5 years I coughed heavily with lots of sputum ... daily. My coughing stopped this year around January/24. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How to tell if it's an exacerbationThat was the survey question and I didn't see it came with any commentary options. So I will add this one. I assume that every change is the beginning of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingFlares
Only resident in assisted living with 2 tanks on wheelchair no automatic doors to go thru need to ask for assistance staff not helpful ?Need assistance with sorting and removal of deceased and mine family items ???? Assistance info much appreciated thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Anesthesia and COPDI asked my pulmonologist about general anesthesia for an elective surgery. He was short, not so sweet, and too the point. Joe "only under the most extreme emergency should you...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingSurgery