Breathing exercises Sometimes when I feel short of breath I try to can panic and turn my Air Conditioner on it really helps me get my Air to work in my chest...reactions1replyBreathing
Electronic cigarettesNeeding to quit smoking, though so far unsuccessful. Are electronic cigarettes less likely to continue to diminish my breathing (emphysema)? I've tried them in the past, but they make me...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceSmokingEmphysema
Choking on small amounts of liquidSince I was diagnosed with COPD choking on very minute amounts of liquid, even saliva, has been getting worse. Today I was eating a Jelly Bean and choked so bad...reactions7repliesBreathingSymptoms
never tested for COPDI was never tested for COPD, I was just told offhandedly that I had it because I had gotten bronchitis again. Here I am with bronchitis again, I believe it...reactions14repliesDiagnosisTreatment
how i'm doingi get really winded when i exercise but i stop and catch my breath and finish my walking i'm stage 3 also but i try and get as much exercise...reactions1replyCoping
ExacerbationsI have COPD emphasema I am on prednisolone it feels like every two weeks the breathlessness starts to get worse the respiratory doc put me on uniphyllin terrible side affects...reactions3replies
dupixentunresponsive to Breztri and trilogy. anybody out there with good results from Dupixent?...reactions22repliesBreathingEmphysema
Being grateful can be difficult. What are you grateful for despite your COPD diagnosis?...reactions28repliesMental HealthDiagnosisCoping
End stage of COPDHow long does the end stage typically last? My husband was diagnosed as critical stage over 5 yrs. ago. He's been on on oxygen 24/7 for a couple years. He...reactions8repliesEnd Stage