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
Having a Runny or Stuffy Nose While on Oxygen...Some people might get a runny nose or a stuffy nose while on supplemental oxygen. In my case, I have both. You'd think it would be one or the other...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Experiencing Dry or Stuffy Nose on Supplemental Oxygen for COPD...Has anyone else experienced these issues? What remedies or strategies have you found helpful in alleviating the dryness or congestion?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
Fungal infection...Has anyone with COPD ever been diagnosed with a fungal infection ? Please if anyone has, tell me about it....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Baseball vs. COPD...We are approaching the middle of the summer season. The smell of fresh-cut grass and the sounds of the ice cream man will soon waft through the air, and you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Nasal mask...What kind of nasal mask do they offer for a TRILOGY?I have a mask that covers my nose and my mouth it's called Ameriveiw.I tried the nasal pillows ,No thank...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
My mums complicated copd ...My mums is 86 & this last couple of weeks has struggled with a bout of severe breathlessness & at the moment also saying her tongue feels like its burning...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Swallowing problems...Does anyone else have problems swallowing? I guess that after so many years I am far from critical, taking tablets, inhalers and liquids daily. In the throat three "tubes" meet...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Bloated Belly With COPD...When mom had a bloated belly with COPD, her skin felt tight and stretched. I remember how she would make a joke about looking pregnant, and cover her protruding belly...Reactions0reactionsComments28 comments
