Red Light Therapy and COPDHas anyone tried red light therapy for their lungs, or even heard of it? I've begun a one month trial of daily 10 minute treatments. I'll do a pulmonary function...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare TeamResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
Copd & progressionWill COPD progress a lot if i never smoke again? I havent been diagnosed yet. No noticeable symptoms but obviously my smoking history is not good & i know you...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwareness
HELP. I have been diagnosed with Emphysema COPD & COAD. I take Trelegy as my primary preventer however Ventolin & Atrovent have little or no effect as relievers. I had always...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEnd Stage
COVID uncovered my COPD, scared and Insurance won't pay for trelegy. 2 years ago my anual CT scan detected mild to moderate emphysema. It realy didn't effect my life much. I just carried on as normal. 3 months ago I got...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTreatment
COPD inhalers Hello everyone. My pulmonologist tried me out on a couple of different inhalers with 3 different medicine's in them. The 1st was breztri, the aerosol made it easy to use...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
COPD and Young PeopleWhat are some unique challenges young people face when diagnosed with COPD, and how can they best manage their condition at a younger age?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosisTips & Advice
Experiencing Dry or Stuffy Nose on Supplemental Oxygen for COPDHas anyone else experienced these issues? What remedies or strategies have you found helpful in alleviating the dryness or congestion?...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
Nose Cannula 02 Hard vs Soft Well a few months back I noticed when changing my 02 hoses that my nose cannula insert said "7' hard". Hmm I thought, wonder if there is soft, more comfortable...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceBreathingCoping
Communicating with your Healthcare Team!What advice do you have for the community about talking with your doctor? How do you prepare for your appointments and make sure your concerns are being taken seriously?...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Diagnosis for COPD Hi, I am an active 66 year old male I was sent for a routine chest X-ray around 3 months ago and my doctor suspected that I have mild COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosis