How can I get my family to understand my struggle?How can I get my family to understand that it takes all my energy just to breathe? They think because I look ok on outside that I'm fine, but to...reactions1reply
Has anyone used CBD oil for their breathing?my wife has copd and does not want to take prednesone and we are looking to see if the cbd oil may help her breathing....reactions5replies
Has any one ever had heavy legs?Have had it for the last 4d ays. Any home remedies or best to go to the doctor. Don't know what to do with my self so painful at times...reactions2replies
How long does it take for COPD to progress?My Pulmonologist diagnosed me with COPD and emphysema in June 2017. He said it was mild stage one. My question is how long does it take to progress to stage...reactions3replies
Are there limits with oxygen concentrators?I use 4.5 liters while exercising and I just realized that my machine tops out at 5 liters. What does this mean? Are there concentrators that go higher (so I...reactions2replies
Is there research on a cure for COPD?Is there any active research being done to try and find a cure for COPD? Doesn't seem to be much online about this! It doesn't seem to get as much...reactions3replies
Can you help with my pulmonary rehab questions?Hi there. I am scheduled to begin pulmonary rehab once I get the referral from my doctor, and I'm not exactly sure what to expect. I see my new PCP...reactions13replies
Do I need to see a pulmonologist?Went to my new primary doctor today, wanted referral to pulmonary doctor. Asked my new primary doctor for a referral to pulmonary doctor. I have COPD for 5 years now...reactions4replies