Active todayBreathing...I am reluctant to have a shower, as even the slightest amount of steam has me so out of Breath that I have sit down and start t try and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Active todayWho is driving with tanks?...Anyone loading tanks in and out of your car so you can drive?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Active 2 days agoNasal Discomfort...What tricks or remedies have worked for you to ease runny noses or nasal discomfort alongside your COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
COPD and Runny Noses...Do you have sinus problems or a runny nose along with COPD? The symptoms might seem unrelated. But over time, inflammation can damage the cilia in your nose and cause...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 3 days agoCOPD and cold weather...Now that the weather is getting colder here in the UK now, does it affect my COPD? At the moment, I am finding that I am getting quite Breathless. Is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active 3 days agoNeed some tips for managing at home ...Hi all 😊 I was recently diagnosed with the chronic bronchitis part of COPD and it’s hit so hard so quick! I’m exhausted after doing little things and small tasks...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Active 7 days agoGas and Electric Appliances ??? ...I’m confused. As my sisters caregiver, I have to be careful and smart for her. I made a mistake of buying a new gas stove; now she can’t cook! But...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active 4 days agoBreat sensitivity...This is a little awkward for me to ask. ( being a man ) But has anyone heard of or experienced their meds causing Breast Sensitivity? I am on both...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSide Effects
Active 5 days agoWhat excersize can I do to help me walk farther without getting tired and out of breath?...I have been using a treadmill to try to walk farther without getting fatigued and out of breath. But it hasn't helped much. What else can I do?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Active todayI’m just having the blues...I have tried for years to keep optimistic with my COPD. I have exercised, drink lots of water, watched that I eat nutritional foods and really limit any junk. Take...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCopingDepression
Exercise is Your Friend...After enduring years of debilitating COPD, Jeff faced a life-changing moment: a double lung transplant. Determined to regain his strength, he adopted a focused exercise routine that has played a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Holiday Stress With COPD...Managing holiday stress can be challenging for anyone, but when you have COPD, the extra demands can make the season feel overwhelming. The pressure to prepare, travel, cook, and entertain...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 7 days agoQuestion ? Hi 1st , INCOME $...Now being basically confined to home has anyone have suggestions. I had physical jobs and now SSI just isn’t making it . I have to eat ....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWork & Employment
Active todayHow often are you supposed to get your COPD checked ...I told my doctor when I moved up hear 6 years ago that I had hereditary asthma and I have my inhaler but I was out and could not go...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregiving
Tried but was not a candidate. Lungs were like broken rail road tracks I was told. ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Has any of you with COPD used Ohtuvayre Inhalation Suspension to treat your COPD?...I was just Prescribed Ohtuvayre & it suppose to Fabulous Treatment for COPD !...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
8 Tips to Help People Understand Your COPD...Many people in this community have shared how challenging it is to gain sympathy and understanding from those in their lives who don't have COPD. Some people simply don’t grasp...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart disease and COPD: Testing...I had been having chest pain on and off for a few weeks. I was familiar with the shortness of breath and other challenges that come with COPD. However, this...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Lessons Learned From COPD Patients...Living with a condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is challenging and far from enjoyable. Many are diagnosed only after years of leading a normal life, making acceptance and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Active 7 days agoHow it effects you in ways you never thought of ...Ok, have had COPD and Sleep Apnea for a few years now and have had to learn the hard way in how to cope with it. Yes, frustration, yes, weary...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCoping
