Zephyr valveWould like to hear of others experience with zephyr valves. Hoping to improve quality of life for what’s left....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
What tips do you have for managing stress over the holiday season?The holidays can be a stressful time, especially when managing life with COPD. Share any helpful tips for managing holiday stress with fellow community members to support them during the...Reactions0reactionsComments28 replies
Learning curve Ok, been diagnosed with COPD and Sleep Apnea for a few years now, but no matter what is taught, read, learnt or experienced in hospitals, doctors, forums like this one...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Diagnosis and where I am today.Hi I wanted to share when I got diagnosed on June 6th 2016 stage 4 COPD it was obvious I had COPD years before but always declined the offer of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Inhaler Nasal stick, to help you breathe.Hi there everyone, Would anyone of you say if Inhaler Vicks Nasal stick is safe to use to help you breathe better and get rid of that blocked nose that...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesAwarenessBreathingCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & AdviceSymptoms
Questions concerning medications for diagnosed stage IV COPDRecently read that "Roxanol" (liquid morphine) has helped with the "air hungry" feeling that we sometimes get. My questions are: Has anyone in the group tried this? Has it worked...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Diagnosis Hello, I have very recently had a diagnosis of copd, it has left me reeling. I feel it was just dropped on me and then I was left. I don't...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Finally a diagnosis So I was Recently diagnosed with diffuse centrilobular emphysematous change. There are a few thin-walled pulmonary cysts. Mild lower lobe subpleural linear densities. This all is so confusing. Anyone else...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis