COPD EMPHYSEMAGeneral practitioners attitude to his diagnosis of COPD EMPHYSEMA. He said that any further tests were pointless and prescribed Trelegy. My psychiatrist insisted on seeing a pulmonoligist and after awaiting...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosisDepressionTips & Advice
What type of nebulizer do you use?Jet nebulizers vs. mesh nebulizers. Which do you use? Do you find it helpful?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Spiriva: anyone switched from Handihaler to Respimat?I’ve been taking spiriva via the handihaler for many years and my copd has held at mild-moderate during this time. I just switched my insurance and they don’t cover the...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
What are some tips,Is anyone here that can help me understand why and what I should do about my feet/ankles swelling up...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEmphysemaTips & AdviceCoping
Seeking affordable medications with the same efficacy and certification as American onesHello everyone, I'm looking for affordable medications that are as effective and certified as American ones. As we all know, medications in the US can be very expensive, and sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Tips for managing nigh time oxygen How much tubing do you put in bed with you?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseTips & Advice
Cold oxygen into warm nostrils I have been experiencing running problems while using oxygen thru a cannula. Very annoying!!!! That is running nose as opposed to running. Help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingPulmonary RehabilitationTips & Advice
Advice on brasI'm finding it to be more and more difficult wearing a bra and I'm very frustrated. I've spent all kinds of money trying different styles, different sizes - none seem...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
Major Power Outage and another hospital follow upI have stage 4 copd, emphysema, on 02 24/7. Hospitalized jan 11-14, then hospitalized again Jan 24-26. Put on 2 week course of Prednisone plus antibiotics. Still on those meds...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceBreathing
COPD Hobbies / Exercise HI everyone. Just wondering if anyone else has hobbies that actually helps them with getting a little more exercising in. Also interested in finding ways to "hide" the exercise but...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingExerciseTips & Advice