Prednisone useMy Dr don't want to put me prednisone because of side affects, he gives me 16 pill box but says use in emergency when u can't breath ,I know tons...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
What about COPD.net are you grateful for? November is COPD Awareness month, and this year our theme is Being Grateful for our Community...so we want to hear from you! Share what you're grateful for about COPD.net in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments34 repliesAwareness
Very confused about my situation I have been diagnosed with stage 3 copd, every time my blood oxygen level is taken the doctor says it’s fine. Then why am I gasping for air every time...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Cardiovascular 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
Tubing for 02Today I tripped again on my 02 tubing that is on the floor the length of the house. Was able to catch my self but hurt my ribs again and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
NIV and oxygen at homeMy mum is 74 and 4 weeks ago was admitted to hospital with flu and then developed HAP hospital acquired pneumonia. She has been diagnosed with COPD for 10+ years...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
Family talk copingI know my health issues impact my family. They are aware of my Stage 4 COPD, Severe emphysema plus other medical conditions. I let them know my symptoms, things that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesFriends & FamilyEnd StageCoping
My oxygen and meI was embarrassed to wear oxygen to church. I managed to do it and over time I was pretty comfortable. Then the senior pastor told me I didn't need that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments20 repliesCopingBreathing
only meIf anyone wants to hear good music and see the chorus in fits of laughter go to youtube.com and look up the Croatian Youth Orchestra who go under the name...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCoping
COPD inhalers Hello everyone. My pulmonologist tried me out on a couple of different inhalers with 3 different medicine's in them. The 1st was breztri, the aerosol made it easy to use...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBreathing