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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1reply
Does anyone use azithromycin for COPD treatment?...I've read good and bad regarding its use. Can anyone share their experience or pros/cons?...reactions3replies
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...reactions9replies
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions65replies
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions5replies
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...reactions14comments
Strength Training for the Upper Body with COPD...Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides tips and sample exercises for strengthening your upper body. We hope these tips were helpful for your exercise regimen!...reactions4comments
Daliresp...I started Daliresp for my stage 3 COPD and couldn’t continue after a week of severe issues. My collarbone hurt, then it radiated into my neck, jaw and face. 168...reactions21comments
Having breathing troubles...I haven't been in here for a few weeks. I spent a week in the hospital the end of October. My problem now is that I had a molar tooth...reactions6replies
