What constitutes an exacerbation?...I'm 72, diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD. If I get short of breath during a walk, and need to stop for 2-3 minutes, does that constitute an exacerbation?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Cough With COPD: What's Normal and What's Not?...A chronic cough is one of the primary symptoms of COPD. Other symptoms can include: However, many people have COPD and don't realize it for a time, because the symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Bullectomy - Corona virus .....Hi everyone, I'm approaching my 20th anniversary with COPD, luckily it's still mild and I don't use inhalers or use any medication. I had a bullectomy, both lungs in September...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Wendy...I am 64yrs. old. Had my first real scare with COPD, waiting to go for breathing test....Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Has anyone had experience with AlphaID?...I found a web page for AlphaID that advertises a free test to determine if a person with COPD has alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency. I'm naturally skeptical of anyone offering anything for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Choking and Aspirations with COPD...Dysphagia is a word you may hear more and more often. It means that someone is having difficulty swallowing. You might find that you have dysphagia if you have COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Can oxygen concentrators work in lieu of ventilators?...Can these COPD oxygen concentrators work temporarily before ventilators become available in the current crisis?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Finding Cannulas...I have bought boxes of cannulas in the past, but yesterday the sources online said unavailable. I have some left, and called Lincare to see if they'd send me some...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Annette in Africa...I am 65 years old and was diagnosed with COPD June 2013. I think I have between 30-40% of my lungs still working. I am however still working every day...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does NOT using inhalers reduce your life expectancy?...I was diagnosed 10 or more years ago and have only ever had one blue inhaler prescribed when I was due to visit a polluted air area of China. I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What is bioenergy healing for COPD treatment?...Has anyone heard of bioenergy healing? I contacted a company who emailed me back claiming to be able to halt progression of emphysema. Never heard of it before....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD and Exercise...I am 67 year old man with COPD. I use oxygen at night and have been told to use it when I walk as well. Interesting how many people have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is Your House Toxic?...After living with COPD for a few years, mom had her routine down. However, when I came home for a visit, it seemed that something was off. She and I...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Should I be on inhalers in addition to oxygen for COPD treatment?...I just found out I have COPD. I am using oxygen and I don’t have inhalers. Is this good or bad?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Coping with Symptoms...Hello I am a 46 year old female, diagnosed recently with COPD stage 2. Any comments on feelings when you were diagnosed? How to cope?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Have COPD...I'm 62 and have copd. I would love to communicate with you all and learn your experiences. Some days I feel ok and others, more so lately, I feel like...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
