Active 3 days agotalking with emphysemaDoes anyone have trouble with their breathing and pressure and fatigue after talking? I was a big talker and now I can only talk for a few minutes as after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesEmphysemaSymptomsTips & Advice
Living with COPDWhat's it like for me living with COPD.... The constant reminder that I used to smoke and gave it up years ago. Sometimes the cold stares like I know what...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesEmphysemaBreathing
Managing CopdManaging COPD isn't always easy as some days my levels are good and other well they can improve. Don't forget to use your inhaler(s) or oxygen if prescribed like me...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesDepressionEmphysema
Wish COPD was like a light bulb...There are days when I wish I could shut off COPD like a light bulb, but unfortunately this chronic illness will not let me do that! For the most part...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBreathingDepressionEmphysema
my dad is in the hospital with COPDMy dad has been in the hospital for 2 1/2 weeks. He smoked for 40 - 50 years, maybe a pack a day at times at the most. I know...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageTips & Advice
Living with End Stage EmphysemaDuring my last hospital visit in May, one of the pulmonary doctors told me I had end-stage emphysema. I had never heard this diagnosis before, and got very emotional, thinking...Reactions 0 reactions Comments34 repliesEnd StageEmphysema
What are some tips or medications that can help with advanced copd painMy doctor doesn’t want to talk about the pain and the pain is worse than not being able to breathe very well it makes me not want to move. When...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesEmphysema
Why don't people want to quit smoking?To clarify a bit the question: I have been browsing the quit smoking Facebook groups and noticed some patterns: 1. they try to use another substance to quit nicotine 2...Reactions 0 reactions Comments26 repliesMental HealthSmokingEmphysema
Nebulizer treatment What are the most effective medications used in nebulizer treatments for very advanced emphysema? I do not want steroids! Currently using Brovana which only helps a little. Thank you for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesEmphysema
Stage 4 emphysema I’m short of breath just lying still . I’ve tried everything and am currently in a rehab facility. Getting nebulizer treatments with only a little relief but with side effects...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesEmphysema