I am a Journal Pusher...I admit it, I am a pusher. I will push my ideas on anyone who will listen. Ask me a question and you could be stuck for quite some time...reactions2comments
Fatigue...How do you battle the fatigue when you wake up in the mornings. Find it difficult to get going...reactions11replies
Does anyone have side effects to Breo?...My doctor has recently switched me to Breo from Symbicort. I have noticed that I am extremely tired in the AM upon awakening, my head seems fuzzy until late afternoon...reactions3replies
Does anyone else here have overlap syndrome (COPD and sleep apnea)?...I suffer from COPD and sleep apnea which is classified as "overlap". Does anyone out there have the same condition? What information is available to become knowledgeable of the condition?...reactions9replies
What treatments have worked for your severe COPD?...Hello all, I use Symbicort daily and in my opinion it doesn't work at all. What has made the best difference for you (not looking for medical advise, just wondering...reactions1reply
Warning Signs of COPD...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is a progressive disease. Progressive means that it can’t be reversed. The hope is, with early diagnosis, the person with COPD can slow...reactions16comments
Is there any validity to a claim that Dry Salt Therapy (halotherapy) relieves COPD symptoms?...Someone is telling me that dry salt therapy "...reaches the lower respiratory system and works as a bronchial toothbrush for the airways?" While I am skeptical of such claims, especially...reactions4replies
What are some support resources for caregivers?...I would like to know of exact address or links to support groups for those of us that are caregivers to the ones we love....reactions2replies
Has anyone else got laryngitis from COPD treatment or meds?...In hospital for flare up 2months ago. Back on usual meds now - Advair, Spiriva and Levalbuterol. This was my 3rd flare up, 1st time on steroids by IV and...reactions3replies
10 Tips to Prevent Choking with COPD...When mom began to choke more easily after her diagnosis with lung inflammation, I was concerned. For one thing, she was alone at home a lot. Sometimes it took her...reactions26comments
Trying To Quit Smoking? Never Quit Quitting...So you tried quitting. You quit cold turkey. You tried a medicine like Chantix. You tried working with your doctor. You quit with a friend. And each time you quit...reactions5comments
If you use supplemental oxygen, which kind do you use?...Do you use a portable oxygen concentrator or a metal oxygen tank with a regulator?...reactions4replies
Just Diagnosed...I'm 69, had problems on and off all throughout my life, even when young. They took my tonsils out when I was 18 thinking that would help. I could go...reactions5replies
Ms Carol...Hi I’ve got end stage COPD which is soul destroying. I have no quality of life, I stop in bed because a couple steps and I get severely out of...reactions4comments
What does "long lungs" mean?...I'm 38 and have had asthma my whole life. I recently found myself at the ER. They did an x-ray on my lungs. When the doctor came back in while...reactions1reply
Frequency of doctor check-ups?...I was diagnosed with COPD at the end of May 2019. At that time the physician never informed me of what stage I was in and never scheduled a follow-up...reactions5replies
Should Vitamins and Supplements Be Part of Your COPD Treatment Plan?...When you have a chronic disease like COPD, it's natural to want to do everything you can to make the symptoms go away and to feel your best. Quite often...reactions15comments
Spotlight On Interstitial Lung Diseases...Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is the name given to any disease that causes inflammation and/or scarring in the lungs. ILD's are grouped based on what causes them. There are over...reactions2comments
Iron Deficiency...I read ‘Mary Ultes’ story on how she still managed her life even with COPD. She showed so much courage over her last years. In 2004, hospital doctors diagnosed me...reactions3comments
Caring for Our Caregivers...How aware are we of our loved ones and those who look out for us? Have we recently shown our appreciation for the consideration they have for us, for our...reactionscomments
