Active todaySo much heavy, thick mucus!I need help with extremely thick phlegm. Do certain foods/drinks cause this? Is there any way to break it up, any way to get rid of it without “choking to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsBreathing
Active todayShortness of breath How to manage...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBreathingCopingSymptoms
Oxygen Usage and Shortness of BreathDo you use oxygen? If so, do you still struggle with shortness of breath? How do you manage it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments54 repliesBreathingCopingSymptoms
SPo2 levels 86%Should I be concerned about low SPo2 levels during sleep? They fell to 86% last night according to my Apple Watch. I have had mild COPD for 3 years and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms
COPD and cataract surgeryI am having cataract surgery. I cough a lot and deeply to bring up mucus.I am afraid the coughing will effect my eyes after surgery. Has anyone had experience with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
talking 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
New to forums need a question answered if you canHello everyone, I'm new to the site and was just looking for some information. For the past 5 days I been having weird sensations and ailments. Getting tired putting on...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
Concern about symptoms Hi everyone, new to this forum. My 66yo dad has been a lifelong tobacco smoker since his college days. He has an enlarged heart but I don't know if he...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptomsSmokingDiagnosis
Diagnosed YoungI'm 35 was diagnosed with COPD after 24 years of smoking/vaping, a history of COVID in 22 and also double lung pneumonia when I was 18. Is it uncommon to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingSymptomsNewly Diagnosed
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