Ativan Is anyone taking Ativan to help with anxiety? I have end stage COPD and anxiety. My doctor prescribed .5mg Ativan when I'm feeling anxious but I've read it slows down...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
NoisesDoes anyone make noises while exhaling? When I'm out of breath or having a hard time I make these funny little grunting noises, it's very annoying to me and others...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Almost DiagnosedI got sick last April very suddenly. It started with dry cough, some regurgitation/reflux and then I couldn't breath very badly for two weeks. I felt better for a day...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingProgressionSymptoms
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingDepressionEmphysema
Living with pets and copdIm interested in finding out if your pets are helpful for you or does dealing with fur, litter boxes, caring for pets makes things harder....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingBreathingSide Effects
What questions should I ask at my doctor's appointment?I have been short of breath since my early 50s for no reason. After a terrible summer and early fall due to extreme shortness of breath I quit work as...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathingHealthcare TeamNewly Diagnosed
Sudden worseningI am wondering if COPD can worsen suddenly. Specifically, can I experience increased shortness of breath "overnight," or become more fatitigued suddenly? I have been told I have stage 3...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Red WineI’m wondering if drinking red wine will produce more phlegm and mucous, especially for those of us with emphysema....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathing
where to buy a portable oxygen concentrator?Where is the best place to buy a portable oxygen concentrator? The online venders all look alike. Any experience?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCostBreathingCoping
Anxiety attackI am usually getting anxiety and panic attacks 5 minutes before I feel like fainting. Do you take medication or just proper breathing exercises?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCoping