New HereThere must be many folks here just like me that read and learn as much as possible but never say anything. May I say a big thank you to all...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
I use oxygen 24/7 as we;; as a bronchodilator as needed.I very much want to attend my grand daughter's graduation in Arizona and have been cautioned about the fungus in the soil(air) the usual name is Valley Fever. the medical...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTravel
Hello All. I think I’m nearing the ENDWell my fatigue is insane and I’m in bed for the most part. I get extremely dizzy when up as the CO2 in my blood stream has increased. I don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Thinking positive!I just can't get myself motivated.My husband does everything for me, I know that I need to excercise but just walking to the loo makes me breathless....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingDepressionBreathing
Wish COPD was like a light bulb...There are days when I wish I could shut off COPD like a light bulb, but unfortunately this chronic illness will not let me do that! For the most part...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathingDepressionEmphysema
Chronic Bronchitis and Mild Obstruction- COPDI have this. -Mucus (Phlegm) ALL DAY/Everyday -Feel like a smoked a pack of cigarettes every morning -Depressed, See a Counselor -When I run I just fill like my lungs...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisDepression
leg fatigueis leg fatigue part of copd somedays i can hardly put one foot in front of the other on other days i can walk 6 miles on the flat, its...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
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
Seems like I am going downhill fast after one exacerbation I have had one exacerbation that I am aware of. I was in the hospital over night and was diagnosed with COPD. I have been to a pulmonologist since and...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExercise