Active 5 days agoCOVID uncovered my COPD, scared and Insurance won't pay for trelegy. ...2 years ago my anual CT scan detected mild to moderate emphysema. It realy didn't effect my life much. I just carried on as normal. 3 months ago I got...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTreatment
COPD: What You Don’t See and How to Help...COPD is a condition that can be hard for others to understand, especially those who don’t live with it. Unlike a broken leg or other visible injury, COPD is a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Why am I not feeling the benefit when I breathe in oxygen from my concentrator and portable concentrator.?...Breathing Diagnosis Coping...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Active 5 days agoCopd, a learning curve...So COPD. I have learnt a lot over the years as my condition steadily gets worse. Air pressure and temperature, as I have said are my main troubles. But there...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Active 5 days agoHe can’t breathe...How do I explain to the nurses and doctors that even though his O2 levels are high with supplemental oxygen, he still feels like he can’t breathe? I’m reading that...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingCoping
Active 7 days agoOh Blah Blah Blah...The articles I have read so far here are so generic. Nothing I couldn't read googling COPD. Like Stop smoking blah blah blah clean clean clean blah blah blah ...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesDepressionBreathingCoping
Active 8 days ago^ 6 valves ...I got 6 zephyr valves installed in my upper left lung a week ago and so far I am way worse than before the procedure. I was wondering if anyone...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Chest discomfort ...Just getting over flares up. Still on steroids. Also new diagnosis of anemia. Awaiting call to get iron infusion. Having chest discomfort. Anyone experiencing this...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Active 7 days agoany information on percussion therapy or the life vest?...I know percussion therapy was given at one time. Is it still in practice?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationBreathingFlares
Creating COPD-Friendly Gatherings...This year, I set to embark on my first major holiday season without my mom. Her battle with COPD did limit her ability to socialize, and holidays were hard for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Becoming invisible ...I realize that the older we become, the more society, in general, ignores us. I guess we portray the mortality that people are uncomfortable with. I understand and was guilty...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & Family
Active yesterdayNose Cannula 02 Hard vs Soft ...Well a few months back I noticed when changing my 02 hoses that my nose cannula insert said "7' hard". Hmm I thought, wonder if there is soft, more comfortable...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCopingBreathing
New med... reactions?...Hi, My dr talked me into trying a new med that is in shot form and supposed to really help copd. Probably won't spell it right but will try, Fasemra...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
COPD Risks in Childhood...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease defined by trouble moving air in and out of the airways. This trouble can be caused by lung tissue damage or...Reactions0reactionsComments26 comments
Death is Depressing...I need to stop reading these articles. The last four I have read, have notice of authors' deaths following. This is super depressing to me and not helpful at all....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDepression
Extreme cold weather...Putting on my oxygen hose in below freezing temperature is very uncomfortable as the hose feels like ice. After awhile my body temp would warm it up but those 10...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
What are some tips for managing COPD?...COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) can significantly affect daily life, but with proper management and healthy habits, it's possible to improve quality of life. I’ve been researching ways to optimize...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceChronic Bronchitis
Spireva side effects ...My lung specialist suggested adding Spireva to my program of 6 puffs of symbicort . I am concerned re side effects . Particularly those affecting the heart . Has anybody...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTreatment
Just been approved for Dupixent...This is giving me some hope. Still waiting for it to arrive. I have read that it takes 2 to 4 weeks for it to show improvement. I will let...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
2025 Resolve To Have Better Communication With Your COPD Care Team...Gone are the days when your family doctor would magically appear at your bedside for a check-up if you were hospitalized. The face of health care has changed from house...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
