Antibiotics - Needing them, Insurance Problems This week I needed antibiotics to hopefully hold off pneumonia. There was changes in my breathing and mucus color. My doctor responded immediately and ordered steroid and antibiotic prescription. My...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessFlares Treatment
NebulizerHas anyone tried saline solution in their nebulizer?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Being across the pond !Good evening, I am English and live in England. Having COPD, I came across your website etc and signed up. Firstly I must say, well done to ALL involved in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Nebulizer medsConfused on what meds to take. My Doc has me on Albueterol, Ipratropirium, budesonide and Brovana. All nebulized meds. Im reading more and more that Ipratropirium and Budesonide don't need...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Anyone using an incentive spirometer?My pulmonologist suggested I try it. Any experiences on it appreciated. If you are using one and like the brand, please recommend? If you tried one and it was junk...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesTreatmentBreathingExercise
CBDHas anyone tried the CBD gummies that claim they provide relief from COPD? I heard this was on Shark Tank and the founders actually got investment money....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Portable ventilator Hello Does anyone use a The Life2000® Ventilation System? It’s by Hillrom and is supposed too support your breathing while active or resting. After discussing with my pulmonologist, this may...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesProgressionBreathingTreatment
Copd components Is allergic bronchitis a part of COPD ? I have continuous mucus since 2021. After asking my pulmonologist she said it’s not copd but it can lead to Asthama. I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTreatment
rescue packhi ive just been on 5 days of steroids and anti biotics terrible retching at 3 in the morning to bring up a thimble full of green gunge just had...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
What is the best portable nebulizer?I am almost at Stage 4 COPD, but believe it or not, still active despite gasping just walking to the mailbox. My wife and I would like to do some...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentEmphysemaTravel