CopdI have had Copd for around five/ six years maybe more, my doctor says it’s stage two but my my symptoms suggest more like stage 3, and until recently I...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCopingDepressionBreathing
I cannot lie on my back, I feel like I am drowning and it’s hard for any test laying on back . Is this cause by my COPD I cannot lay on my back at all, it’s feels like I am drowning . I asked my doctors and they are all puzzled. I can’t take any MRI ...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesBreathing
Smoking marijuana?Is smoking marijuana just as bad as smoking cigarettes when you have COPD and emphysema?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingMedical Marijuana
Have no idea what to expect !I just did the 6 minute test with the Pulmonologist and had above average results ! Then I come home and 2 days later I go for a walk and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCoping
I still don't understand Docs told me that I have mild emphesema, Broncieastatis and alpha 1. Live healthy and you won't struggle too much they said. Well I haven't felt well for about four...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsBreathing
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
I am 76 year old male and have multiple medical problems. Other than just dealing with the COPD, one other problem causes me grief.I have severe osteo-arthritis through-out my whole body. I go and see pain management monthly, and I have been prescribed BELBUCA 150mcg. per bucal film. This is a category 3...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesBreathingCoping
3 in 1 breathing problem Had some test which diagnosed me with copd and Asthma anyone else with both and how do I know which ones causing my breathing I don't know how to tell...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
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