Is anyone on prednisone long term ?I am aware of the risks of prednisone. I'm wondering is anyone on this drug long term ? If so have you had issues?...reactions4repliesTreatment
Why is my spO2 always 95+ but I'm always SOB. Never found a good answer in my research or talking with my pulmonist. This causes a lot of anxiety and depression....reactions2repliesDepression
How do I get my children to understand what I'm going through?I am in the severe stage, my daughter sprays on perfume or burns candles when i have asked her not to, how it makes me feel. She lives with me...reactions11replies
How long have people lived wtih COPDHi there - I'm so sorry, this is my second post in 2 days. I have my psych appointment tomorrow - this COPD has really thrown me, to say the...reactions4repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedDepression
Can a Flu or COVID shot cause a flare up ?I Had a flu shot and felt like I might have a flareup starting. I asked my doctor and he said no because it’s a dead virus. Maybe I’m not...reactions1replyCoping
Spinal Wedge Fracture!Hi Gang, So we found out my sisters back pain stems from a low back spinal wedge fracture. Honestly, I’m so disappointed in her past hospital teams for ignoring her...reactions3replies
Antibiotics Been really struggling with my copd lately.my dr has decided to put me on long term antibiotics.as any body heard of this....reactions4repliesBreathing
Grieving with COPDGrieving sucks – looking for another place to live not helping. It’s making it worse. Like I’m trying to stuff myself and my life into a box that I don’t...reactions2repliesChronic BronchitisEmphysema
Phlegm My biggest frustration is the production of phlegm. At times it seems to all come up with a single cough clogging my airway. I've been able to clear it so...reactions1replyBreathing
New COPD diagnosis Hello everyone, I have just been diagnosed as having between stage 3/4 severe emphysema which I now know is the worst stages of COPD..I'm still in shock but not totally...reactions4repliesDiagnosis