Active todayLungs chronically inflammed...I've been experiencing what I can only describe as a tightness/pain in my lungs. I haven't responded to symbicort after several months. Albuterol doesn't help either. I haven't seen a...reactions1reply
Active yesterdayPeppermint oil...Has anybody tried inhaling peppermint oil as a compliment to traditional medicine . I tried inhaling a few drops of peppermint oil in hot water and so far I felt...reactionsreplies
Active yesterdayWhat brings you to our community?...Tell us: What information about COPD are you looking for?...reactions2replies
Active yesterdayWelcome! Please Introduce Yourself...Welcome to our community! We’d love to learn a little about what has brought you here....reactionsrepliesAwareness
Active 3 days agoWhat is most dangerous about COPD....Like today for instance: frequent bronchiospasms, low oxygen levels and high pulse rate. Until this is under control I am non functioning,, unable to move my body. Everything must come...reactionsreplies
Active 3 days agoWildfire smoke ...I live in Canada and we have wildfires leading to smoke where I live . Does anybody know how much fev1 can decline after breathing wildfire smoke ? I had...reactions1replyBreathing
Active 4 days agoHelp with severe neuropathy ...I’m wondering if anyone who has neuropathy could help me? Mine is extreme, in a lot of pain and can’t find relief. Anyone’s experiences would be appreciated....reactions1replyTips & Advice
Active 5 days agoAnybody Have The Zephyr Valves Removed?...I had 6 valves installed 5 months ago and I got way worse than I was. I went from 0-2 lpm part of the time to 4 lpm all the...reactions3repliesAwareness
Active yesterdayVoice loss...Anyone have issues with voice changing or loss. I live to sing in the shower or just anywhere. Not that I can cause I sound awful to my self but...reactions9repliesSide Effects
Active 8 days agoNewly discovered breathing diagnose!...I am new to all of it , and just starting out into treatment's . Came across this site found so very helpful, and informative and supportive as well ...reactions1replyDiagnosisCopingAwareness
Active 7 days agoNatural treatment for COPD Coughs...Today I want to share something that helped me with that terrible dry cough I told you about. I have been taking it for 5 days and my cough is...reactions2repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
What is a portable oxygen concentrator, and how can it improve the life of someone with a respiratory condition?...A portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is a compact, lightweight medical device designed to deliver concentrated oxygen to individuals who require respiratory support. Unlike traditional oxygen tanks, which store a finite...reactionsrepliesBreathing
Active 2 days agoCopying,deperssion...Just trying to deal with life when it's hard to even take a. Smal breath. Or even think about moving for fear of losing my breath...reactions7repliesDepressionCopingEnd Stage
Active 2 days agoAlways out of breath....Hi my name is Jessica I have had COPD for about 14 to 16 years now and I am struggling....reactions4repliesCoping
Active 4 days agoSpireva...Hi there . I am taking 6 puffs of symbicort daily . My doctor wants to add Spireva due to low lung function but I’m concerned about side effects since...reactions6repliesTreatment
Active 7 days agodoes anyone use a wedge in bed? what height do you like?...I've been piling pillows, but I think a wedge might help. I don't know what height to get....reactions6replies
Active 7 days agoSweep away...Do you feel when COPD gets to a certain stage nobody wants to know. They have found 6 noids on my lungs now no department wants to know...reactions5replies
Dry cough the past 2 months...The past 2 months I have been having this dry cough. I have been on antibiotic and nothing seem to help.i have also picked up 22kg in 6 months. I...reactions3repliesProgression
has anyone had any experience with oral meds. to help with shortness of breath? like dupixent...I have used inhaler for years and thier not helping so much anymore...reactions1replyBreathing
Active 2 days agoHelp with cannula...I am in need of some tips, my left nostril has a crust build up and is sore, I have been using an ointment,, changing / cleaning the cannula and...reactions3repliesBreathing
