Active todayGoing for CT scan tomorrow....I was only diagnosed with COPD a little over a week ago. I have been coughing ike crazy for over a year and the mucous slowly built up. I had...reactions7repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
Active yesterdayCO2 and O2...I recently learned that at times my CO2 levels get too high due to my lungs retaining it. This is something that I have yet to discuss with my pulmonologist...reactions4repliesBreathing
Active yesterdayMom has COPD...Hello My mother has COPD just learning how serious it is. I'm new My mother is having problems keeping weight on losing a lot of weight. Went brought her some...reactions2repliesCoping
How Do I Connect With Other People Living With COPD?...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents a unique and often misunderstood set of challenges for those contending with it. It's far more than just struggling for breath; it profoundly impacts...reactionscomments
Active 5 days agoArya concentrator comments?...Hi, I'm fortunately doing quite well. Need oxygen only at night. Rented Inogen for 4 nights on vacation. Worked fine. Planning going to Europe. Seems the arya is even lighter...reactions2repliesTravelTreatment
Active 6 days agoHas anyone used this or heard of it?...Has anyone tried this or heard of it? One of the top pulmonary doc's in our area prescribed this to my friend (copd stage 3) after a usual spirometry test...reactions4repliesTreatment
Active 6 days agoOxygen sensitive ...I have not seen another post on here that mentions becoming a retainer of oxygen . I find this very worrying as I had a hospital stay overnight and this...reactions3repliesBreathing
Active 8 days ago My hospital has a Hospital At Home program that allows patients to receive acute hospital care...reactions1replyTreatment
Active 6 days agoNew member struggling with COPD ...Good morning my name is ANDY 62 YEAR OLD I have severe COPD and am struggling coming to terms with it , I seem to have one good day then...reactions4repliesCoping
casibastion...Hi everyone i hae just become amember to day i would like to talk about my second excasabation this took place on a cruise ship and it started the early...reactions1replyBreathing
Lungs 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...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Peppermint 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...reactions1replyTreatment
Active 2 days agoWhat brings you to our community?...Tell us: What information about COPD are you looking for?...reactions6replies
Active yesterdayWelcome! Please Introduce Yourself...Welcome to our community! We’d love to learn a little about what has brought you here....reactions4repliesAwareness
What 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...reactions1replyCoping
Wildfire 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
Help 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
Anybody 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
Voice 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...reactions13repliesSide Effects
Newly 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 ...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
