Need information Well I waited too long to call the doctor after my symptom started of wheezing and coughing. So now I’m on antibiotics steroids breathing treatments that the doctor called in...reactions4repliesFlares
Visiting batsHi, I'm going to Chester Zoo in March and wish to take part in the fruit bat experience which means I will be up close and personal with the little...reactions2repliesTravelTips & Advice
Full of AirI am a retired 72 year old female diagnosed with COPD in 2004. My scariest moments are when my abdomen feels full, I cannot inhale because my diaphragm has no...reactions17repliesBreathing
Still Struggling with Coping I gave up smoking 5 years ago and I'm so tired of the struggle. I spend a lot of time alone. I tell myself I'm not alone. So many people...reactions2repliesCopingDiagnosis
Why don't people want to quit smoking?To clarify a bit the question: I have been browsing the quit smoking Facebook groups and noticed some patterns: 1. they try to use another substance to quit nicotine 2...reactions26repliesMental HealthSmokingEmphysema
Need for oxygen I'm a 70 year old man with copd. I have severe copd which I understand is one step before end stage copd. My oxygen levels don't fall below 93 and...reactions6repliesBreathing
MedicationsI have been on the following medication daily for 2 years now Prednisone 10mg, azithromizon and hfa rescue inhaler which I need quite often. I am also on 3l oxygen...reactions5repliesTreatment
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE,AND A HAPPY BREATHING EASIER NEW YEAR.XMERRY CHRISTMAS,AND HAPPY EASIER BREATHING NEW YEAR,SENDING MY LOVE TO YOU ALL.X...reactions17repliesBreathingAwareness
Novel ideas to help your breathingI am posing this question and asking other members to share their opinions or ideas of ways to help you breathe more comfortably and manage your COPD....reactions8repliesSymptomsCopingProgression
Existing COPD and now positive with the RSVIt has been a living nightmare that won't stop. Spent 2 days in the ICU last year on a vent.. Yes i have the Alpha-1 gene. It . Lung screens...reactions9repliesBreathing