Active yesterdayDiagnosis ...Being diagnosed just this past summer, I have a question....or two. I was diagnosed with "moderate" COPD by 2 different hospitals. I do have some discomfort and slight breathing issues...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Active todayUpdate I am Back for now -- Stage 4...Its been a while since my last post / update. Why, well within a couple days all stuff hit the fan again. First there was 2 black outs with falls...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCopingEnd StageAwareness
Tilt-a-Whirl of Home, Hospital, and Rehab...There is a revolving door that often starts slow until the frequent hospitalizations become dizzying. It may start with a fall, which leads to increased bed rest and muscle atrophy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active todayUpdate to My Wife's September Car Accident...Just wanted to update my wife's recovery from her car accident in September. Her shoulder and knee have pretty much recovered and are feeling better. But her neck has not...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFriends & FamilyCaregiving
Active 3 days agoRapid Heart Rate causes shortness of breath...I was in the hospital all last week, because driving home from work, my heart took of pounding so hard and so fast I couldn't breathe. I had to pull...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Active todayHow to breathe when there is an Elephant sitting on your chest?...My wife said I should try to learn the way she was taught in yoga classes. Take a deep breath, hold it for a count of five, then let it...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesFlares
Active 5 days agoBreathless...Has anyone any suggestions regarding the breathlessness I do have 2 inhalers but looking for any further advice you found helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingTreatment
Active todayTo prevent bacterial infection from reoccurring, how often should I change my canula for a new one? ...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
OTC Lung support supplements ...I am having a lot of problems with thick mucus that I don't have the lung strength to cough out. I have tried many things to help thin the mucus...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Triple inhalers - Says has more events when adding 3, better with 2...Thought people should know... In COPD, CV Events Increase With Use of Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy - Pulmonology Advisor www.pulmonologyadvisor.com/news/copd-cv-events-increase-with-single-inhaler-triple-therapy/?utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NWLTR_PUL_UPDT_SS_SLI-Lasso-DI-PP_myCME...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Zephyr Valves...I have stage 4 COPD and my doctor has suggested Zephyr Valves.I would like to hear from people who have stage 4 COPD and have gotten the valves ... Have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgery
Active 5 days agoLonely ...Feel very alone with my COPD looking to speak to people who have similar problems & goals...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCoping
Ok recently diagnosed COPD st 2 moderate, not much from my primary care Dr ?...So what are exaberations,flare ups ? I have wheezing ,hugging and putting sometimes but use my Albuterol inhaler and my stiolto respimar daily 2 puffs ? Also wondering what incan...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessDiet & Nutrition
Side afects of Albuterol ?...I have cramps in my toes, hands and legs. Does anyone else have these side affects from Albuterol ? I am doing the nebulizer 3 times a day and regular...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide Effects
What diets do you use to help with COPD...One of our members recently discussed how they use the carnivore diet to help with their COPD. What kind of diets do you use to help yours, or want to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Carnivore lifestyle ...Does anyone here have any experience og going completely carnivore? I have been doing it for 7 weeks now, breathing and energy levels greatly improved. Any feedback?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Winter Self-Care With COPD...As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, focusing on winter self-care is essential. The cold weather can be harsh on our bodies and minds, making establishing routines that...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Diagnosis for COPD ...Hi, I am an active 66 year old male I was sent for a routine chest X-ray around 3 months ago and my doctor suspected that I have mild COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Is anyone having problems finding a comparable Salter SOft nasal cannula?...I've been using the 1ft nasal cannula and tubing with a swivel but they are getting very scarce out there. The prongs are much shorter and definitely softer than any...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Ruined Thanksgiving !...My daughter a couple weeks ahead of time asked if I would like to come to her house for Thanksgiving. So my wife and I planned on this. Then at...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
