Peppermint oilHas anybody tried inhaling peppermint oil as a compliment to traditional medicine . I tried inhaling a few drops of peppermint oil in hot water and so far I felt...reactions1replyTreatment
Problems caused by coughingThis is embarrassing but I wonder if anyone else has this problem. I have always had urinary stress incontinence, but now when I cough I also have"other" incontinence.mostly a little...reactions4repliesCoping
Unseen Aspects of COPDWhat is something others might not recognize or see about COPD but you want them to know?...reactions245repliesAwarenessCoping
What is most dangerous about COPD.Like today for instance: frequent bronchiospasms, low oxygen levels and high pulse rate. Until this is under control I am non functioning,, unable to move my body. Everything must come...reactions1replyCoping
Exersise RoutineAbout a month ago I started doing a low impact Chair exercise regiment tailored for seniors that has really improved my lung function. I follow it with a 15 minute...reactions7repliesExercise
They say I don't have COPD. What disease do I have then?I had my first spirometry test in the summer of 2023, after I had suffered my first exacerbation. The test should have shown that I did not have COPD. I...reactions10repliesDiagnosis
Lungs chronically inflammedI've been experiencing what I can only describe as a tightness/pain in my lungs. I haven't responded to symbicort after several months. Albuterol doesn't help either. I haven't seen a...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Experiencing Dry or Stuffy Nose on Supplemental Oxygen for COPDHas anyone else experienced these issues? What remedies or strategies have you found helpful in alleviating the dryness or congestion?...reactions30repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
Yesterday my new pulmonologist had great newsShe said there were no signs of emphysema on either my chest or lung cts She showed me the xrays and explained all the little white dots.(calification, damage from smoking...reactions8repliesAwarenessMental HealthNewly Diagnosed
Always out of breath.Hi my name is Jessica I have had COPD for about 14 to 16 years now and I am struggling....reactions4repliesCoping