Active yesterdayApreo Breathe - 3 Trials in UK and USA...I would like to know more about the "scaffling " Arpeo Breathe 3 Trial treatment that is similar to Zephar Valves but...reactions1replyEmphysemaResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
Active 5 days agoVariety of smells around...I am stage 4. I have no control over smells. I replaced kitchen ventilator with a more efficient one. It worked, but...reactions1replyBreathing
Active 5 days agoHi to all...Hi everyone just to let you know i have had 2 falls at home an i am Using a walking boot and...reactions1replyDepressionAwarenessBreathing
Active 4 days agoI have a head Cold how Can I prevent an exacerbations...Head cold two days.. Has not gotten to a cough or lung stage.. Any suggestions so it won’t evolve into an exacerbation...reactions4repliesFlares
Active todayWhat do you want to read about in articles about COPD?...What kind of content are you looking for? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Tell us more about...reactions50repliesTips & Advice
empherseyma...10 years and im still going im 77 yearold grt grandad, iv had lung reduction and many bad chest infections, i have...reactions2repliesEmphysema
Sudden Change in Oxygen and shortness of breath...I've been diagnosed with COPD and emphysema for about 4 years. I've had several flares a year, mostly oxygen levels and infection...reactions2repliesProgressionSymptomsFlares
Active 3 days agoNeed a Healthcare Advocate?...We were having a discussion here in the community recently about how a healthcare advocate (also called a patient advocate) can be...reactionsrepliesHealthcare TeamTips & AdviceInsurance & Disability
I had a mild reading on my echo...36 up from 29 a year ago. I'm in bad shape. Taking prednisone again. As soon as I get off it I...reactions12repliesCoping
gas and dressing issues...I have had copd for years and I was wondering if anyone else has these issues? I drink water and juices and...reactions1replyCoping
Medication...I was doing well on Trelegy but it made my throat sore so my doctor had me try Breo but it does...reactions2repliesTreatment
Oxygen Levels...Hi Looking for advice, my Dad has been a smoker for 40+ years and stopped after a 2nd heart attack and COPD...reactions2repliesCaregivingAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
Finding Financial Assistance for Treatment...Many illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you have a diagnosis, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging.Insurance plans cover some expenses...reactions2comments
Asking for help is so so hard ...Having stage 4 COPD is hard enough to live with but been active all my 63 years I am learning to adapt...reactions2repliesCoping
Depression...Is anyone taking an anti-depressant for COPD? If so, does it work?...reactions4repliesCoping
Nebulizer ...Hello and Happy New Year! Can someone tell me the process to get a nebulizer through Medicare. Thank You....reactions1replyTreatment
Bronchitis...I got a really bad flu a couple of weeks ago. I'm still coughing up phlegm. Now I know you often get...reactions7repliesSymptoms
And now another Week in the hospital!...Just got home Tuesday night from another five-day hospital stay. This time it was acute respiratory failure from COPD. I'm fired up...reactions1replyEmphysema