Have 3 inhalers and a nebula for flair upsHad a virus of some sort and that led to a copd flair, on antibiotics and prednisone for 12 days but have had a deep cough for 5 weeks. Yesterday...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares
Exasperation, ER and Hospital, Memory loss, What A Week! Well it started on Sunday and to keep the story shorter it ended Thursday. The pollen came in faster then I thought it would to "HIGH" level. Had all the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesAwarenessCopingFlares
How to tell if it's an exacerbationThat was the survey question and I didn't see it came with any commentary options. So I will add this one. I assume that every change is the beginning of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlares Coping
COPD exacerbationThe flu morped into COPD last Friday. I called my pulmonologist on Monday only to be told he couldn't return my call until Thursday!!! I've never heard of such a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathingCopingFlares
Sometimes Being a Shut-In is a NecessityI have been a shut-in the past couple weeks and will probably continue for the future next couple of weeks. The weather here in Central Texas has been crazy. Temperatures...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesBreathingFlares Triggers
Need information Well I waited too long to call the doctor after my symptom started of wheezing and coughing. So now I’m on antibiotics steroids breathing treatments that the doctor called in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlares
Anyone used CBD oil to reduce the anxiety of flares? I have bad days and good days. Lately the bad has outweighed the good. I'm 82. I've had a good life. I've always been a half full glass kind of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesBreathingDepressionFlares
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 Comments5 repliesFlares ProgressionSymptoms
Antibiotics - Needing them, Insurance Problems This week I needed antibiotics to hopefully hold off pneumonia. There was changes in my breathing and mucus color. My doctor responded immediately and ordered steroid and antibiotic prescription. My...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessFlares Treatment
Trelegy better or notI’m wondering if anyone has any issues with trelegy not working as well as they claim it should. I’m almost at a year on it and feel I’ve had more...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFlares