Backache?...Does anyone on the board suffer from backaches since being diagnosed with COPD? I don’t know if it’s related or caused by...reactions11repliesSide Effects
Type of Doctor for copd...What type of doctor do I need to see for COPD? I went to chest specialist & that was a waste of...reactions1replyCoping
Copd exacerbation...Had to go go to hospital called 911 couldn't breath,wheezing so bad almost peed my pants,scary,had another attack today lasted 10 minutes...reactions27replies
Finding My Way Back...It has been seven years since my respiratory failure and two-month hospital stay. I was discussing that time in my life with...reactionscomments
Niv ipap issues...My mum has been on an niv machine for 3 years now, she's got copd and they set her up with this...reactions2repliesSleepTips & Advice
Skin irritation ...How do I stop irritation from breathing tubes on upper face hairline ?...reactions2replies
It Was a Meltdown (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I was so...reactions6comments
This is tough....Diagnosed 2 years ago. Ventolin. Flovent, nebulizer. Tons of anxiety. Now the good stuff! Met a guy who loves me in spite...reactions9comments
Glenda...I was diagnosed with COPD, emphysema, 20 years ago. I have had many test done, went to rehab and was on 2...reactions2comments
Anxiety Quicksand...Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Jeff Collings, a COPD.net Community Health Leader. Anxiety is your body's natural response to...reactions1comment
Vaccine and oxygen...I take prednisone and azithromycin daily, stage 4 copd. After my second vaccine, I had to increase to 4 lpm from just...reactions4replies
COPD History...Diagnosed in 2016. Came back from England for my son wedding and had my yearly physical. My primary care physician decided that...reactions2comments
Inogen Tidal Assist Ventilator...I've been trying the new Inogen Tidal Assist Generator. It seems very similar to the Breathe2000 ventilator. It uses a normal size...reactions1reply
Living with pets and copd...Im interested in finding out if your pets are helpful for you or does dealing with fur, litter boxes, caring for pets...reactions1replyBreathingCopingSide Effects
My Covid Hospital Stay (Part 1)...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2! Flying by the seat of...reactions5comments
Different Doctors...I moved and when I changed my doctors they retested me and now claim that I don't have COPD. There have been...reactions1replyTips & AdviceHealthcare TeamCoping
Any moms had babies with copd...I would love to know if other moms had copd during pregnancy...reactions1reply
MY COPD...Im new here (62) and have stage 4 COPD, Emphysema and an assortment of other ailments, nice to see people who can...reactions10repliesBreathingEnd Stage
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your COPD Story..."I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you are not alone. We...reactionscomments
Zyphyr valves...Has anyone tried the Zyphyr valves that are suppose to help release air from your lungs. If you have them can you...reactions3repliesTreatmentWork & Employment
