The backward stepsFeeling well and doing just as good and then wham you catch something and your down, trying to climb back up to the ladder and each time it takes a...reactions3repliesAwareness
SteroidsDoes your skin go back to normal when you stop taking steroids? I've been taking 10mg for about 5 years and my new doctor is finally going to ween me...reactions1reply
Advanced emphysemaI have about 1/3 lung capacity, am chronically short of breath and have also been chronically lightheaded which no Dr can figure out. I can barely walk 15 feet to...reactions3repliesEmphysema
Bronchomilatia hyper ventilated lungs and copd?Does anyone else have the same?? Everyday seems to get harder, I get so fed up and so low...reactions1reply
Very severe emphysema and 16hroxygenHi I am new on here and hoping someone can give me some hope I have very severe emphysema and low blood oxygen the nurse said I have to go...reactions19repliesEmphysema
severe emphysema waking constantly breathlessdont know what to do im scared...reactions14repliesBreathingEmphysemaHealthcare Team
COPD and GuiltDo you struggle with feelings of guilt related to your COPD? Join the conversation below or share some support for someone who may need it....reactions32repliesCoping
Trying Trelegy and Not Liking ItMy doctor, whom I saw July 24th, gave me a two week sample of Trelegy to try. AstraZeneca is stopping Symbicort in any assistance program at the end of the...reactions43repliesTreatmentSide Effects
Lung proceduresI am in the process of seeing if I qualify for Zephyr Valves and/or Lung Column Reduction surgery. I should know in the next week and would Appreciate any advice...reactions11repliesTreatment
If you are looking for a cure, that cure will be a future treatment currently collecting dust on a shelf.They do not have the money for FDA approvals. These are called experimental treatments. You must request the demand for a clinical trial to be put underway....reactionsrepliesAwarenessTips & AdviceTreatment