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Cough all the time, it just will not stop

I have a cough for about 18 months, the gp i was seeing did nothing to diagnose, just pumped me with antibiotics , about 10 different types for 18 months...

Pain

I am experiencing a lot of pain: headaches, severe muscle cramps, Leg pain, back pain as if my ribs are aching. Is this normal with COPD or is something else...

How long do your exacerbations typically last?

I was diagnosed last year with Bronchiectasis and COPD (Emphysema). I'm in the midst of my 4th exacerbation in the past 15 months. This is day 8. The combo of...

Has anyone heard of pneumonitis, which is very similar to COPD?

I am newly diagnosed with hypersensitivity chronic pneumonitis, not to be confused with pneumonia. The symptoms are very similar to COPD--shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, and so on. The cause...

COPD diagnosed but no wheezing or congestion

I have been diagnosed with COPD. Had a PFT and have been given albuteral and fluctisone inhalers. What I am curious about is; I don't seem to have lung issues...

breathing problems after COVID

I am 33s man. I was smoking occasionally between 20-27s. I practiced sport until I was 30 years old (triathlon). After COVID in 2021 I felt that my physical capacity...

Swallowing

I'm having trouble swallowing. It scares me....

Mucus Production During Flare-Ups

Hi, I've been having a problem with mucus production and moving mucus through my airways. It feels like there's something I can't cough up, but othertimes I feel clear. Is...

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...

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...

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