Active 2 days agoHow is an exacerbation like?Hello, I'm having a hard time understanding what an exacerbation is like; does it come gradually over the days, or it happens out of nowhere in a sudden manner? My...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlares SmokingSymptoms
Active 5 days agoCardiovascular issues I have a few...hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and 3 aortic aneurysms with thrombus. I cough constantly and I don't know what effect that has on my aneurysms. My cough is worse with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiagnosisChronic BronchitisFlares
Cough, syncope, hand tremors, exasperations Hello all. I'll try to keep this short. I have what I call, mid-level COPD. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Not best-case scenario, but not the worst either as I'm right...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesEmphysemaChronic BronchitisFlares
Cellulitis again?On Thursday (12/15), I had a busy day. First, I had company coming, so I had to take a shower (my hardest thing these days). Then my home health nurse...Reactions 0 reactions Comments31 repliesFlares
How long do your exacerbations typically last?I was diagnosed last year with Bronchiectasis and COPD (Emphysema). I'm in the midst of my 4th exacerbation in the past 15 months. This is day 8. The combo of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesFlares ProgressionSymptoms
Boost oxygen in a can.I have just read about Boost in a can. Was not connected to COPD in any way but does anyone think it may help out during an sob episode? If...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBreathingFlares
Winter & Cost Of LivingAnybody Else Worried About Winter , The Cost Of Living & COPD . I am so worried I only just got through last year ... The Flue or Chest Infections...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFlares
Just a question not looking 4 diagnoses I get like a 'sonic wave' hit me from time to time yes i have copd n will talk to y doc when i see him on 28 th this...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesFlares
Inhaled CorticosteroidsMy doc says I have COPD but the main manifestation is asthma/allergic asthma. I also had childhood asthma. The doc wants to put me on a corticosteroid, probably because I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesTips & AdviceBreathingFlares
FREQUENT FLARE UPS WORSENINGDEALING WITH COPD, ASTHMA AND CHRONIC BRONCHITUS AND THE FACT OF THERE BEING MOLD IN MY TRAILER AND A SPOUSE THAT CONTINUES TO COME DIRECTLY IN THE HOUSE FROM SMOKING...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCopingFlares Tips & Advice
