COPD Moments That Can Be Avoided and How to Prevent Them...A gallant is a person living with COPD who does everything right. While we all aspire to be gallant COPD patients, most of us have our goofus moments. Let's explore...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 4 days agoAt home ventilator...Is anyone using an at home non-invasive ventilator. I am stage 3 severe emphysema....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingTreatment
Active 4 days agoMary needs help sleeping...I have difficulty sleeping with copd keep waking up every two hours feeling breathless. Coughing up a lot of mucus before i can sleep again. Any helpful ideas...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysemaChronic Bronchitis
Active 4 days agocannibud oil...Ha anyone used this and found it helpful, Just interested....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Active 5 days agoStage 4 copd with cf...I think I'm at the end and there is no help for me. I'm on 10 liters of oxygen my life is horrible....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Active 4 days agoWorried I have copd...What can I do if COPD shows up on a chest x ray ? I know I had signs of it a couple of years ago but coughing lately has...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisCopingDepression
Active 7 days agoWhat are the first signs of COPD?...Hi I've just had a chest x-ray & I'm worried I might have COPD can anyone advise ?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Active todayHow do I keep my spirits up?...Just in the last year, in addition to my Stage 4 COPD, I have developed a micro bacterial lung infection that has severely affected my energy, breathing and life as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Don’t Fall for These COPD Myths: Here’s the Truth...As a respiratory therapist, I encounter many COPD myths. These misconceptions can mislead patients and even delay proper treatment. Let's tackle some of the most persistent ones. Maybe even a...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Zephyr valve procedure ...I would appreciate hearing from your experience of having had the procedure. Both good and bad results. I'm hoping to get as much information as possible before I decide whether...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Active 7 days agoIntercostal Neuralgia ...I've been having a problem with intercostal nerve pain and it can be excruciating. Has anyone else had this and what can you do for it?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Active 8 days agoReliant on oxygen concentrator - what next...Hi my dad is 77 next month and has "extensive" COPD (phrase the drs keep using). Unfortunately he is still smoking which is a huge concern. He is'nt great at...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregiving
Endobronchial Valve Treatment...Endobronchial valve (EBV) treatment is an option for people with severe emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). EBV treatment involves placing valves into damaged parts...
Active 4 days agoBreathing ...Why do I have trouble breathing when it is cold outside and I'm indoors?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Exersise Routine...About 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesExercise
In UK after COVID pandemic hospitals stretched to there limit staff are great ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Blood pressure ...Im 59 with moderate copd , my blood pressure is high im currently taking almlodopine 10mg but I'm worried my blood pressure is still reading 145 over 90 is this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Bi-lateral Lung Volume Reduction...I had this surgery, and after starting, it was discovered my lungs were so hyper-inflated that they were stuck to the lining/sack surrounding them. It turned a 2-hour surgery into...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSurgery
Improvement ...I have been on Ohtuvayre for 5 weeks and I thought I'd share my experience. I have been able to eliminate Prednisone, increase my time between nebulizer treatments by 50%...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
