Seems like one long long flareup.I got a flareup abut 5 weeks ago. It wont go away, even with meds. Hospital full, so no beds for iv treatment. Shot in the butt. Hope it works...reactions9repliesBreathingTriggers
COPD emphysema and high blood pressure and coldsI've Ben fighting a cold 3 weeks my PCP says just a cold well now my mucus tastes really bad like infection is it possible I have a respiratory infection...reactions8replies
Concerned about severe weakness and pain.Hi, I am new to this site. I am trying to learn to live with COPD. It has been a long, tough road. I also have prolapses where women have...reactions6repliesCoping
Mask & machineI wear a mask every night attached to a machine which cleans my Carbon Dioxide, would like to hear anyone else’s problems with this , if any....reactions1replyBreathing
What are some tips or medications that can help with advanced copd painMy doctor doesn’t want to talk about the pain and the pain is worse than not being able to breathe very well it makes me not want to move. When...reactions1replyEmphysema
BreathlessnessI have COPD and asthma Am on Trelagy and blue pump when needed. As soon as I start walking about 20 paces I’m out of breath, been to hospital they...reactions2repliesBreathing
Lung cancer screeningWell this is going to be a busy and scary couple of weeks for me. Have a dr appt Monday, then a cancer screening on the 6th, then a breathing...reactions3repliesCopingAwarenessBreathing
How can I handle water in the BiPap mask and tubing?My BiPap tubing and mask get water in them to the point that I can hear the water gurgling in the tubing and there is enough water in the mask...reactions8replies
Diagnosed YoungI'm 35 was diagnosed with COPD after 24 years of smoking/vaping, a history of COVID in 22 and also double lung pneumonia when I was 18. Is it uncommon to...reactions1replyCopingSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
Cabin Fever with COPDStaying inside during the winter months can often cause a little cabin fever. What do you do to keep yourself active and entertained during the cold months of winter?...reactions20replies