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Swelling and bloating

Does anyone also have this bluge on the thighs the bluge is hard and painful on the muscles? It's on the inner side of my thighs What is it? Is...

What do I do? Experiencing weight increase, breathing problems, and bloating!

I think this may be a big part of my problem. Let me tell what is going on for input please. I had my second lumbar surgery in June of...

is losing your balance a sign of copd.it is not my ears

it is not my ears....

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....

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