Nana has progressive COPDHi everyone. My name is Amy, I have just joined copd.net in the hope of learning more about COPD and hopefully getting some advice/support from others. I am a Nurse...reactions5repliesFlares EmphysemaTreatment
Humid or Dry - I'm Confused I'm confused as to where it is better for COPD to live/be in a humid or arid environment. I have read articles indicating that arid AND humid climates are better...reactions2repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
Does anyone have experience with these natural remedies?The Hydrogen Peroxide inhalation and ceramic salt inhalers (Himalayan salt) are two that I found. I am searching for low cost ways to deal with my emphysema. Every July my...reactions15repliesTreatmentEmphysema
knowing when its time to let go and let hospice manage youI was diagnosed with end stage copd 7 years ago.I was placed on oxygen at that time, 3 liters 24/7. Six months ago. I had 5 valves placed in my...reactions1replyHospice & Palliative CareEnd StageEmphysema
I don't want to get out of bed anymore.I have reached the point in my emphysema where I just don't want to get out of bed. Any movement like trying to sit up or reaching for something leaves...reactions10repliesCopingEmphysema
BulleaI have been suffering with diagnosed COPD since 2002 and following major lung surgery for the removal of a large Bullea on my left lung - surgery removed 75% of...reactions2repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
exercise and emphysemaMy Doctor says keep exercising. However my exercise tolerance gets less and less. I do not feel stronger after very mild exercise, I feel weaker and out of breath. I...reactions2repliesEmphysema
Treatment effectivenessHow do you know if your current inhaler is working well? Will I always feel slightly short of breath?...reactions5repliesTreatmentEmphysemaBreathing
I am worried I have COPDHello people, You people are not doctors but maybe you might have some infomation please. 1 I smoked for 10 years - 10-15 a day 2 I am 40 3...reactions6repliesBreathingEmphysemaSmoking
copd 1st thank you all on the reply on azithromycin , put my mind at rest. i have a hospital bed here but cant sleep in it , keep sliding down...reactions1replyEmphysemaDepressionBreathing