Active today 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...reactions3repliesAwareness
Active yesterdayBipap machine ...Does using a bipap machine help with your breathing ? I do not have sleep apnea and no trouble sleeping at all...reactionsrepliesBreathing
Active yesterdayCarol Robinson...I have been truly blessed this year. No colds no sickness at all....reactionsreplies
Active yesterday 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...reactionsrepliesExercise
Active todayInhaler ...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
Active todayQualifying 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
Active todayLung transplant ...Has anyone currently or previously undergone a lung transplant? Feedback would be appreciated....reactions2replies
Active 2 days agoCOPD's Impact on Retirement Plans...Has COPD affected or changed your retirement plans? If so, how?...reactions2repliesWork & Employment
Active 2 days agoWhy 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
Active 3 days agonebulizer 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...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Active 6 days agoCOPD inhaler side effects ...Hi can anyone please tell me which COPD inhaler has less side effects, i am having problems with back and stomach pain any advice would be very helpful...reactions4repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Active yesterdayCOPD supplement and rehab...I am new to this site. I was diagnosed with COPD over 20 years ago. My first symptom was shortness of breath while speaking. I was diagnosed with moderate mid-...reactions5repliesPulmonary RehabilitationBreathing
Active yesterdayIs it true ...I've watched a video last week and elon musk and a dr o'neill saying they have found a cure for emphysema copd lung disease for only 23 dollars or around...reactions7repliesAwareness
Active todayCOPD counseling...How do you go about locating a counselor who specializes in COPD? I have no confidence in my GP so who else can I ask about this...reactions7repliesCoping
Looking for South-African area COPD Oxygen equipment...One of our members is looking for info on South-African area COPD oxygen equipment sellers if anyone has any to share, even in the general area. Thanks!...reactions1reply
Are You Newly Diagnosed With COPD?...We know that oftentimes, many of our community members are brand new to their COPD diagnosis or maybe are just finding our community and are eager to learn more about...reactionscomments
Ohtuvayre medication...I was just prescribed this and im wondering how the side effects are and if your insurance covered it. I'm end stage and on oxygen most of the day now...reactions5replies
Sore nipples ...I'm just wondering as I have copd and been into hospital twice last year.. is sore nipples a symptom that comes with copd or could it be something else ive...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Trying Nucala for my COPD...I gave up working in March of 2023 due to this disease. I've had three different doctors, and had good days and bad. Fortunately, I have finally gotten a handle...reactions1replyTreatment
