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
COPD emphysema and high blood pressure and colds...I've Ben fighting a cold 3 weeks my PCP says just a cold well now my mucus tastes really bad like infection Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Giving up smoking and gum problems...I'm over the pond in England and our NHS system has collapsed since COVID, it is practically impossible to get an NHS dentist and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Inhalers ...I have diabetes and inhalers have steroids which made my well maintained glucose levels go up over 200! Is there anything else I Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide Effects
flares and exacerbations...would like to be more informed about managing copd flares and exacerbations...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares
Does anyone exercise without supplemental oxygen?...My Mom has COPD... it is so frustrating because she refuses to use any oxygen outside her home....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Bronchiectasis...Anyone who knows what could be a treatment for bronchiectasis besides antibiotics? Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
OXYGEN FRUSTRATION...Why it isn't a priority-- is something the COPD community and COPD advocates should be outraged about....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingCopingTreatment
Weak Diaphragm. Advice?...First question I guess I'm asking is if a misbehaving diaphragm alone counts as COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Looking for other people who suffer from COPD...I sleep in a recliner or slanted with pillows if traveling. COPD BLOWS. Need to buy stock in tissues (gag rags)....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Can COPD cause breathlessness out of the blue ?...I understand that COPD is a chronic condition but shouldn't she become breathless. To rephrase....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEmphysema
How do I know if I have COPD?...Or in other words, how is a person diagnosed with COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
END STAGE COPD WITH A FEVER OF 99.5...Fever and end stage COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
What's the best pillow to use for COPD?...Can anyone suggest what is the best pillow to use? I use oxygen while sleeping and I am a side sleeper. I Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
depression and fear of newly diagnosed COPD person...My husband was diagnosed with COPD 2 days ago, the doctors assistant called us and told us over the phone....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
I have a question please...Hi IAM cat IAM 42 and I suffered a collapsed lung and then got told I have COPD I have a anora...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
FeaturedPets of COPD.net...Have your pets helped you cope during your experience with COPD? Show them some love by sharing their pictures here in this forum! ...Reactions0reactionsComments73 repliesCoping
Oxygen & walking...If you are put on oxygen does it help for taking a walk? What other differences does it make to your COPD? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesExerciseBreathing
Which breath warmer works best?...I read one of the article about cold weather and one of the people referred breath warmers. Which kind is good for us?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
