Novel ideas to help your breathingI am posing this question and asking other members to share their opinions or ideas of ways to help you breathe more comfortably and manage your COPD....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCopingProgressionSymptoms
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
lung capacity questionsHoping someone can shed some light on a few questions I have. My father, age 81 and a former long-time smoker, is suffering from end-stage COPD, emphysema, and kidney disease...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesProgressionEmphysemaEnd Stage
CPAP and Hyperinflation?Has anyone heard of CPAP contributing to hyperinflation? I've woken up many a time literally fighting to breath out, and being forced to inhale again by the pressure. According to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBreathingSleepProgression
Help, please: Did my dad have COPD?Hi, I decided to post here because I lost my 60 year old dad 3 weeks ago, and I am trying to understand or make sense of it, if anyone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSmokingSymptomsProgression
Travelling with COPDI was diagnosed with COPD a couple of years ago. I had been managing it with Ventolin and Ellipta inhalers and doing pretty well until recently. I have just recovered...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTravelTips & AdviceProgression
Portable ventilator Hello Does anyone use a The Life2000® Ventilation System? It’s by Hillrom and is supposed too support your breathing while active or resting. After discussing with my pulmonologist, this may...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesProgressionBreathingTreatment
Scar Tissue and Spasms in the Lung areaI have lungs that spontaneously collapse and have had several chest tubes and two surgeries on one lung. I am getting some painful spasms in my side...feels like under the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesProgressionSymptoms
COPD & ConfusionHello all, I had to answer questions, with respect to a fire occurring at my house. Said questions were performed via Skype and for some reason, I was getting confused...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwarenessSymptomsProgression
Mild-Moderate Emphysema Life ExpectancyHi, I am 36 years old with two small children and am wondering to hear some of peoples personal stories and some hope I can live old and see my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesProgressionCoping