Frustrated...I’m 66 years old and was diagnosed Stage 3 in September 2019. I’ve been on oxygen 24/7 ever since....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCoping
Written off as crazy by Doctors and ER - Rant...Over the last two years I've had multiple health issues that resulted in a lot of ER visits, and now that I have COPD, long lungs as well as...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare TeamMental HealthSymptoms
Chronic shortness of breath but good oxygen levels...Hello again. I have advanced emphysema ( over inflated lungs). I have chronic shortness of breath yet my oxygen levels are always normal. I am therefore not on oxygen. Can...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEmphysemaBreathing
Humidifers ...I have been researching and all of them have a lot of bad reviews, but they all have a ton of good reviews as well. How do you get...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & Advice
RSV...I know the better way would be to learn all I can about what is bothering me & I will eventually but I'm wondering how others cope with this...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
da mage’s lungs with mucus ...i was told my ct scan showed my lower lungs are destroyed and have mucus trapped in said surgery to remove the damaged lung and mucus...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSurgery
Where to live!...I have COPD stage 3 and I’m 62 . Thanks for any input but don’t need negative feedback....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesWeather
If I don't have symptoms, do I need to take my medications?...As a non smoker and a newly diagnosed COPD patient, I am having trouble taking the medications prescribed by my doctor....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
CBD gummies...I’ve seen an ad for the lucent valley cbd gummies that people claim help their breathing issues....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Paxlovid...Came down with Covid. Almost done. Not sure what expect after it's done. Is anyone going through the same thing?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
emphysema...I was just told that I had severely limited DLCO with emphysema. Does this mean I have a poor prognosis in terms of lifespan?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
Do everything very slowly....Be prepared to forget how fit you used to be and come to terms with having to take life at a much slower pace....Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCoping
Foundations Merge to Do More for People With Lung Diseases...https://copdnewstoday.com/2021/03/02/montreal-foundations-merge-helping-patients-with-lung-diseases/ Good to see Canadian researchers are working together...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Weight gain...I feel like if I could improve my breathing, I could excercise more....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesExercise
smart vest...anybody tried or had good results with the smart vest?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationEmphysemaBreathing
Swallowing problems...On two occasions antibiotic capsules ( for non COPD purposes) got stuck in the throat, broke open and it felt like a fire which water would not quench....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Diagnosed and Happy(!)...I'll adjust, I'll cope as best l can....that's life....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Bloody nose that won't stop...It is scary but I'm taking a xanax a day to cope. I guess I am getting O2 through both nostrils even though the packing is there....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Is the AirPhysio device helpful in building lung volume?...Would like your input if it’s any good....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
himilayen salt crystals are they safe and do they work...ive been told inhalers with pink salt cystals help your lungs...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
