Choosing the Right Style of Nasal Cannula for You...It is common for COPD patients to transition at some point to oxygen use. We may associate surgery, ER visits, or hospital stays with nasal cannulas. We are usually focused on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A new COPD Podcast...The COPD Foundation has just started a new COPD podcast. The first episode is about exacerbations and it is excellent. Here is the link. https://copdfoundation.podbean.com/e/episode-01-exacerbation/...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Managing Depression Brought On by Living With COPD...Living with COPD is not easy. Dealing with the day-to-day aggravations of being short of breath and the anxiety it causes is hard. But on top of that, a lot...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tip to manage carbon dioxide retention ...I retain carbon dioxide and have to monitor my oxygen intake to 1 to stay around 90 saturation. Most often I feel like I need more but am scared of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
New treatments for COPD...Has anyone tried Dupixint for copd ? FDA is expected to approve it Sept. 27th and I am excited about it hoping for good results....Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesTreatment
COPD not coping very well...I have COPD I am not sure what stage my Doctor has never mentioned it to me about a stage . I have CT every 6 months he is watching...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingBreathingDepression
Diagnosis...How do I convince my doctor that I know best to treat flareup?...sometimes refuse to nip in bud with prednisone and or antibiotic no signs to give it other than...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Ohtuvayre...Has anyone had any experience with this new phosphodiasterase inhibitor drug that is delivered by standard pneumatic nebulizer that was recently approved by the FDA?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
The Zephyr Valve Treatment...Yes I had it done. 23 Jan, 2024, a redo adjustment of an inserted valve, one of five left lung, upper lobe on 9 April, 2024 and finally removal of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Has anyone used Stem Cell treatment for their COPD? What was your experience like?...There are ads that suggest that Stem Cell treatment can solve the breathing issues. Has anyone tried this? What was your experience like?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Finding out what is causing continuous exacerbations ?...I have had three exacerbations over the last three months. I am getting conflicting information from my doctors. Now my GP is sending me to an immunologist to possibly get...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares Treatment
Dupixent...Has anyone on here had any experience using this drug ? Thanks for any information regarding this....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Where Does Happiness Come From?...I started the day overwhelmed, coughing, down, tired, and broke. From there I sat down to take my meds and to relax a bit in front of the TV. I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Three Major Drugmakers Cap Inhaler Costs...This year, three large drug companies have agreed to limit the cost of some of their inhalers. The inhalers are used by people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
COPD and Zephyr Valve procedure...Has anyone had this done or any options. That would be extremely helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgeryEnd StageTreatment
Looking for active tobacco litigation (monetary compensation) for our two sisters...I was born (1954) into a family (7 kids+2 adopted out) of smoking parent. I started at age 11. Long story short.....our two sisters one 66 passed away last year...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
COPD & Spine Comorbidity and More ! Crazy Crazy...Well folks, I never thought about Degenerative Disc Decease (DDD) being a comorbidity until this last month. It is? How? Well it appears that the problems of muscle / nerve...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesAwarenessCopingMental Health
High risk for inntrvention...What does this mean. I am stage 4....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSymptomsEnd Stage
So confused !...I am such a mess. I had an exacerbation which hospitalized me back in April. I was diagnosed with asthma in the past. They told me that I had COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFlares
Shortness of breath when bending over...So many of the things I do involve bending over. For example gardening, feeding and brushing my cats, really anything that involves bending over. My chest becomes very tight and...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesBreathing
