Using my nebulizee...This is a big component of my daily med routine (or used to be) I'm afraid to use it. Anyone else have this experience?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
Follow up to Bronchoscopy ...Dr thinks it was /is may be excessive mucous that backed up into my airways....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSurgeryTreatment
Waking up every 2-3 hours...But the unknown of what waking up is going to be like is scary. Anyone else facing this daily ritual?...Reactions0reactionsComments27 repliesBreathing
Breathing with COPD...Breathing can be hard to figure. I'm not on oxygen and one of my goals is to stay that way. So I walk for one thing....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Confused...Do you think the new COPD diagnosis could be wrong?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Is it okay to use Advair and Spiriva one right after the other?...It would be so much easier....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Lung transplant ...My pulmonary doctor said I could be a candidate for double lung transplant. I want to have a second opinion.,or some other options....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationBreathing
Peer Pressure...I started smoking in high school because my friends smoked and I didn't want to be different, so I started also....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Double Lung Transplant...I Will Be Getting Medicare And Purchasing A Suplimental Insurance Anyone Had A Lung Transplant And Could Give Me A Round About Figure What You Paid For...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSurgery
Newly diagnosed w/COPD emphysema @ 34...Any tips or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysemaDiagnosisCoping
Double Lung Transplant...About A Month Of Rehab And Then Will Be Added To The List. A Long Scary Journey But Im Ready....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
What else should I be doing for my COPD?...Anything else I should be doing beside taking Spiriva?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
DMV requiring doctor's validation to renew license...Be careful at the DMV! I...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Pain and COPD: Your Thoughts?...Do you ever get pain that you think could be related to COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Use to think summer was worse...emphysema 65yrs old, just having a shower is hard work takes breath away. also everybody in my street have log fires even if not cold ,humidity seems to be...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Advise for 1st lung Dr. Appointment...I'm still learning how serious this actually is and am hoping for advise On what I should be asking the specialist. Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How can emphysema be dormant for so many years?...How can emphysema be dormant for so many years....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Do spring and summer allergies increase your COPD symptoms?...year, I've noticed my hayfever symptoms worsen along with my COPD...I've felt unwell most of the time and am feeling really upset...Any advice would be...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How can I find out if I have COPD?...The doctors I went to so far because I had problems to breathe gave me evohaler or antibiotic and said I shell stop smoking and I will be fine....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Does anyone else have speaking problems with COPD?...I'll be very lonely since I need people. Anybody dealt with this, and how....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
