Red Light Therapy...Has anyone tried this or had any experience with it? If so how did you fare?...reactions2replies
Copd & progression...Will COPD progress a lot if i never smoke again? I havent been diagnosed yet. No noticeable symptoms but obviously my smoking...reactions5repliesAwareness
Red Light Therapy and COPD...Has anyone tried red light therapy for their lungs, or even heard of it? I've begun a one month trial of daily...reactions1replyHealthcare TeamResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
Staying on Track with Medication Routines...I wanted to check in with everyone about their medication routines. I've noticed that forgetting to take medication is a common issue...reactions5comments
COVID uncovered my COPD, scared and Insurance won't pay for trelegy. ...2 years ago my anual CT scan detected mild to moderate emphysema. It realy didn't effect my life much. I just carried...reactions12repliesTreatment
The Invisible Battle: How to Support Someone through COPD's Unseen Challenges....COPD is a condition that can be hard for others to understand, especially those who don’t live with it. Unlike a broken...reactions18comments
Why am I not feeling the benefit when I breathe in oxygen from my concentrator and portable concentrator.?...Breathing Diagnosis Coping...reactions1replyBreathing
Copd, a learning curve...So COPD. I have learnt a lot over the years as my condition steadily gets worse. Air pressure and temperature, as I...reactions1replyAwareness
He can’t breathe...How do I explain to the nurses and doctors that even though his O2 levels are high with supplemental oxygen, he still...reactions4repliesBreathingCoping
Oh Blah Blah Blah...The articles I have read so far here are so generic. Nothing I couldn't read googling COPD. Like Stop smoking blah blah...reactions18repliesDepressionBreathingCoping
^ 6 valves ...I got 6 zephyr valves installed in my upper left lung a week ago and so far I am way worse than...reactions1reply
Chest discomfort ...Just getting over flares up. Still on steroids. Also new diagnosis of anemia. Awaiting call to get iron infusion. Having chest discomfort...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
any information on percussion therapy or the life vest?...I know percussion therapy was given at one time. Is it still in practice?...reactions6repliesPulmonary RehabilitationBreathingFlares
Creating COPD-Friendly Gatherings...This year, I set to embark on my first major holiday season without my mom. Her battle with COPD did limit her...reactions1comment
Becoming invisible ...I realize that the older we become, the more society, in general, ignores us. I guess we portray the mortality that people...reactions4repliesFriends & Family
Nose Cannula 02 Hard vs Soft ...Well a few months back I noticed when changing my 02 hoses that my nose cannula insert said "7' hard". Hmm I...reactions3repliesTips & AdviceBreathingCoping
New med... reactions?...Hi, My dr talked me into trying a new med that is in shot form and supposed to really help copd. Probably...reactions5repliesTreatment
COPD Risks in Childhood...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease defined by trouble moving air in and out of the airways. This trouble...reactions29comments
Death is Depressing...I need to stop reading these articles. The last four I have read, have notice of authors' deaths following. This is super...reactions6repliesDepression
Extreme cold weather...Putting on my oxygen hose in below freezing temperature is very uncomfortable as the hose feels like ice. After awhile my body...reactions8repliesCoping
