Active todayFlare-ups...What happens when you have a flare up? I'm not sure if I'm having one or not. Every time I ask me doctor about them he say I'm not, maybe...reactionsrepliesFlares
Active todayAlmost tragic surprise in well-managed COPD/Emphysema...I haven't popped in for a while, but this last Wed was a good reason to. There are so many things that we just don't know until it happens &...reactions3repliesAwarenessBreathingTips & Advice
Active 3 days agoNebuliser ...Hi i have servere copd. I have a nebuliser at home which i use morning and night with nebules for it prescribed by my consultant. It's keeping me out of...reactions1replyBreathing
Active 2 days agoAshamed to tell people...A few people know about my COPD and they have been supportive. Mostly though, I don't tell anyone because of afraid of having them think "Well, she smoked. She deserves...reactions2repliesCoping
Active 8 days agoLow dose Ct scan...I have been diagnosed with copd/ emphysema/asthma about 6 years ago. I was put on the cpap at night with oxygen. I have to get another ct scan, every time...reactions1replyCopingFlares
Retirement early ...This disease forced me into disability at 62. Fortunately the long term disability along with Social security disability made it easier financially, but it meant that there was a lot...reactions4repliesCoping
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is and what you can do about it may...reactionscomments
Active 7 days agoIt doesn't seem like dietary and drinking plenty of water helps with constipation from copd...I don't know what to eat that won't cause severe constipation from copd. Fiber and drinking plenty of water ate not helping. And I am tied to my oxygen machine...reactions4repliesExerciseDiet & NutritionMental Health
Hand Swelling with COPD...Has anyone experience hand swelling as a result of a flare-up with COPD?...reactions1replyFlares Side EffectsSymptoms
Any experience with expand-a-lung?...Has anyone tried using the expand-a-lung? I've recently started using it, since I quit smoking. It seems to be helping a lot with my breathing, and keeping my lungs clear...reactions5repliesBreathingAwareness
Bipap machine ...Does using a bipap machine help with your breathing ? I do not have sleep apnea and no trouble sleeping at all...reactions2repliesBreathing
Carol Robinson...I have been truly blessed this year. No colds no sickness at all....reactions1replyCoping
O2 Sat Drop and Recover...While walking, my o2 sat may drop into the high 80%. Just stopping the walk, my o2 sat returns to a resting value. Is this normal for someone diagnosed with...reactions1replyExercise
Inhaler ...Hi has anyone used trimbow inhaler and if so how did they find it. I have read it has less side effects than other inhalers. Any comments would be appreciated...reactions6repliesTreatment
Qualifying for Chronic Care Management...I'm not sure this question is pertinent to COPD alone, and if not, just ignore. My doctor referred me to Chronic Care Management, which gives me a special agent to...reactions2repliesHealthcare Team
Lung transplant ...Has anyone currently or previously undergone a lung transplant? Feedback would be appreciated....reactions4replies
Active 3 days agoCOPD's Impact on Retirement Plans...Has COPD affected or changed your retirement plans? If so, how?...reactions27repliesWork & Employment
Why I think exercise is so important...So many things. Exercise makes me know that I'm fighting this disease rather than just sitting down waiting to get sicker. Some days I do better than other days. It...reactions2repliesExercise
nebulizer and inhaler...I was supposed to have an appointment with my doctor soon after being diagnosed but she is on a long cruise. she should be back tommorow. but i have a...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
