Why would someone with COPD have a constant runny nose?...Trying to treat a runny nose with COPD She went to the doctors and they put her on an antibiotic but it did not work....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Software and Apps...I am curious to know what are some of your favorite apps that help you with copd....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Has anyone discussed a "Lung Transplant" with you?...It was about my 2nd appointment with my new Pulmonologist when he mentioned "that we should consider a Lung Transplant as an option" for my End stage COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Fevers every day for a month...With copd is it normal to have a fever of 100.4 to 101.6 every day for a month. I have wheezing sometimes. I also have heart issues....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
New here ...Found out about 5 months ago i have copd . Now found out have apnea to . Bit of a shock but there you go ....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
Living with flare up...Dx exacerbated copd and respiratory infection. They gave me steroids to take and sent me home. ...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping
Seems like I am going downhill fast after one exacerbation ...I was in the hospital over night and was diagnosed with COPD. I have been to a pulmonologist since and it was confirmed having moderate COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExercise
RAGE...developing new approaches to modulate the receptor for advanced glycation end- products (RAGE), an important target in chronic inflammation with links to COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Newly diagnosed...Whi my doctor confirmed I have copd. My result was 52% which apparently is stage 1 but borderline stage 2 . I'm now on spiriva inhaler....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Help for depression ...I often feel depressed I have stage 3 copd can't do much. If anyone has tips to help please let me know....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
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 something totally different....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSide Effects
Money Saving Tip - For some ??? ...Funny he qualified for age and I qualified us for disability, not COPD related at that time....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Has anyone else’s experienced muscle atrophy? ...Is this typical with COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Intestinal issues ...Is this related to COPD? Any advice on how to manage this?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingEnd StageSide Effects
Antibiotics - Needing them, Insurance Problems ...Just a little bump in the road.....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessFlares Treatment
Polycythemia...I have been diagnosed with polycythemia as a result of COPD and Obstructive Sleep Apnea....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
breathing...So is it the machine or copd that is making it harder for me to breath....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
