Milestones and My Continued Journey With COPD...We recently moved into our new home and so much has happened since then. As you may know, most homes in the UK have many stairs to climb. In my...reactionscomments
Dizzy and lightheaded...I have emphysema (apparently suddenly end stage). I take prednisone 10mg daily, along with Nexium, Glimepiride, bp med + albuterol nebs. My pulse oximeter reads 98/99 regularly. However, I find...reactions4repliesEmphysema
Interesting quote...I found an interesting quote the other day: From John Wooden, former Coach of UCLA Bruins Basketball "Don' t let what you can't do stop you from doing what you...reactions4repliesMental Health
Overcoming Fear and Living Life to My Fullest...Many of us that have progressed stages of COPD also have a harrowing tale of our first exacerbation and the fear we felt when we couldn’t catch our breath. My...reactions3comments
Warmer weather...I was diagnosed with COPD/ Emphysema last year and breathing was easier during the winter. But know I have less energy and it's harder to breathe. I'm trying to find...reactions11replies
I’m not new, just in a whirlwind. ...I can’t discuss with my significant other. He tells me, I lay like a Queen and give orders. For 3 months, I’ve been in excruciating pain. I haven’t been able...reactions3repliesBreathingCoping
Dentist Appointments and COPD...A yearly check-up is in order. In fact, I missed my visit last year due to COVID, so it is especially important for me not to miss another dental appointment...reactions7comments
Can COPD Cause a Loss of Smell and Taste?...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is actually a group of diseases. These diseases cause breathing-related problems and airflow blockage. While tobacco use is a main cause of the disease, other...reactionscomments
FeaturedDoes anyone have tips for showering with COPD?...Share your suggestions for easing the burden of bathing & showering. ...reactions51repliesBreathingTips & Advice
Side effects...Did everyone receive their vaccine? I am concerned because I've been hearing how some people r not doing well afterward. I want to know if the vaccine interferes with meds...reactions5repliesSide Effects
I Stopped Eating Fast Food and Helped My COPD...I have been overweight for most of my life. I had 3 pregnancies in 3 years and having no tolerance for exercise didn’t help my weight problem. Then when I...reactions7comments
When One Door Closes, Another Door Will Open...Have you noticed that when one door closes another door will open? Sometimes it doesn't happen right away, it might take a few weeks or months. It is not easy...reactionscomments
A Time for Renewal...I'm writing this at the end of February. I always think of this as the beginning of the end of winter. Spring is truly in sight and I am doing...reactions5comments
A 4-Legged Support System...The other day my daughter’s dog had emergency surgery. The following morning, sweet Lucy passed away. From our own homes, we mourned her passing. Talking to my daughter, she shared...reactions5comments
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for COPD...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of diseases that cause breathing problems. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for COPD. Treatments are focused on controlling...reactions4comments
Red Wine...I’m wondering if drinking red wine will produce more phlegm and mucous, especially for those of us with emphysema....reactions4repliesBreathing
Being Envious of the Healthy...Everyone experiences jealousy or envy at some point in their lives. It may have been during childhood, envious of a playmate with better toys. Along comes high school, clothes, sports...reactions47comments
Such a difference...My name is Kathryn and for years I was told that I had COPD and all I knew about it was that I had to make changes in a few...reactions6comments
Update...I have finally gotten around to leaving a note for my doctor, asking for a script for prednisone. Hopefully it will get me over this hump I have been going...reactions3comments
Living with flare up...Recently went to ER for shortness of breath. Dx exacerbated copd and respiratory infection. They gave me steroids to take and sent me home. My biggest problem is the...reactions2repliesCopingBreathingChronic Bronchitis
