My Stage III COPD Story: Part II...I was DIAGNOSED 2 Years Ago, On 2017 NOVEMBER 16Th, after being DIAGNOSED with VERY SEVERE OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA and put on BiPAP, on 2017 AUGUST 08 — 09th!!! Met...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
COPD and Christmas Melancholy...Several people have contacted me in mid-November to say that they could feel that same old Christmas melancholy setting in. Trying to ignore it only makes it worse but finding...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
A Day of Thanksgiving...Thanksgiving is a day that’s set aside to give thanks. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in the fall of 1621 when roughly 90 Native Americans and 50 Europeans congregated for...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
40 Undeniable Truths About Great COPD Doctors...If you have COPD, it’s very important that you find a great COPD doctor. Listed here are 40 undeniable truths about great COPD doctors. Great doctors make you feel welcome...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but can occur in other parts of the body...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Heart Doctor visit...Doctor is changing up my meds some in hopes that corrects some of my issues. Wants me to have a few tests done to rule out blockage in left arm...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does anyone use azithromycin for COPD treatment?...I've read good and bad regarding its use. Can anyone share their experience or pros/cons?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Why would someone with COPD have a constant runny nose?...My wife has been on oxygen for a year. In the last few months, she has had a consistent runny nose. Trying to treat a runny nose with COPD She...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Appreciate you all...The best thing I have done so far is finding this forum. I have learned so much in the last few weeks from you all - and thank you! I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
A Glass of Wine With COPD...Do you enjoy a glass of wine with COPD? When mom was diagnosed with pulmonary disease, her first goal was to reduce the inflammation in her lungs and then make...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Congratulations to New York State!...The State of New York just raised the minimum age required to purchase tobacco and electronic cigarette products age from 18 to 21. The law went into effect November 13...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What is the best way to ask my questions and use this site?...Hi, I am new to this site and was recently told that I have COPD. I have many questions and concerns. Not quite sure on how to use this site...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What could cause exacerbated phlegm spit up?...What could have CAUSED My LATE MOM, to have EXACERBATIONS, To SPIT UP PHLEGM / SPUTUM? My mother’s symptoms As LONG as i can REMEMBER from: 1964 or so, till...Reactions0reactionsComments65 replies
A COPD Diagnosis from Secondhand Smoke...SOAPBOX TIME. Getting on my Soapbox--I posted this on my Facebook page. I have to get on my soapbox today as I'm really frustrated with this COPD business. Please don't...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Benefits of Singing with COPD...The benefits of singing with COPD are available to everyone. If you don’t believe me, you never met my mom. She played the organ at our neighborhood church, and always...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Symbicort...I was diagnosed with copd in 2018 i was prescribed with symbicort and incruse i also have another health issues but i had a dexa scan found out i have...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Danirixin May Offer New Hope For COPD...There are currently 130 respiratory medicines in the pipeline. Many of these are specifically for the treatment of COPD. I spotlighted 10 of these in my post, “10 Medicines In...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Does anyone here have experience with endobronchial valves?...Per the pulmonx.com website, "Endobronchial Valve is an endoscopic lung volume reduction therapy that has been proven to significantly improve lung function, exercise capacity and quality of life for emphysema...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Diagnosis Of COPD Stage 3: 2017 NOVEMBER 16th...This began THANKSGIVING 2015, November 25th, @ Around 2 — 4 AM, EST, with a bout of BRONCHITIS from a Cold. I began having TROUBLE BREATHING and couldn’t CATCH My...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
