New Member...I have copd and was on Spiriva for about a year and did not do well. Told my doctor it was not working for me but nothing changed till I...reactions2comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)...As you may already know, lung volume reduction surgery is an operation that may be available for patients with severe emphysema where COPD has damaged lung tissue to the point...reactions5comments
Does anyone experience weak urine flow while taking incruise ellipta and breo ellipta?...I am 70 years old and now taking these drugs and they are working great however I was on spariva for about a year and felt it did not work...reactions3replies
Stem Cell Therapy for COPD: What You Need to Know...When you have a chronic, incurable disease, it's natural to be interested in research and new therapies that might offer hope and a solution that current treatments do not. Stem...reactions6comments
No energy!...Today is one of those days I have no energy to do anything! Some days I’m good and can be very productive, but the next day I don’t want to...reactions22comments
Effects of Bloat on COPD...Have you noticed that the effects of 'bloat' don’t normally bother you in morning or afternoons? My symptoms of bloat and COPD were traceable. I was OK in the morning...reactions14comments
What information can you give me about sinus infections?...Sinus infections and COPD Four weeks ago diagnosed with Pneumonia- 14 days of antibiotics. Last Sunday started getting sick again. Maybe due to sinus infection, back on 7 days of...reactions4replies
Keep Reading...I read. All the time. My whole family read quite a bit when we were kids. Mostly because my Dad forbade television watching on a school night. “Read a book!”...reactions8comments
Do I have COPD?...Yes, this idea has been bandied about by my doctors. In fact, my Internist actually wrote COPD as my diagnosis in my chart following one of my visits. But, I...reactions5comments
How Healthy is the Air You Breathe?...There is still so much we don't understand about COPD. But we do know there are some specific risk factors, both for developing COPD and for your health stability once...reactionscomments
The Definition of COPD Is Changing...The definition of COPD is changing. This is good news, in a way. It kind of forces us to keep up on our COPD research. It keeps us on our...reactionscomments
What are your thoughts about online pharmacies?...Trying to gauge members thoughts and feelings about online pharmacies, especially those that bypass the need for a prescription. I am of the opinion that if a prescription is required...reactions6replies
The Better Breathers Club...If you’re fortunate to have attended a meeting of a COPD support group, I think you’ll agree – they are wonderful. They are good for the spirit and the soul...reactions5comments
The Feeling of a COPD Diagnosis...Short of having cancer, a diagnosis of COPD is probably one of the most devastating things that could happen to you. COPD is a slow, progressive disease that will become worse...reactions2comments
COPD & AFIB...Question actually, I have stage 4 emphysema (COPD) and AFIB. My biggest problem with the fairly recent addition of AFIB is that the pills that I get make me gain...reactions8replies
What Medicine Works Best For You?...Inhalation devices help people live better and longer with COPD. These devices include both inhalers and nebulizer solutions. There are many options to choose from. So, how do you know...reactionscomments
Early Warning Signs and Symptoms of Flare-Ups...Early warning signs are symptoms felt BEFORE COPD flare-ups occur. They act as warnings that a full-fledged flare-up is impending. When you experience them, actions taken now can prevent flare-ups...reactions10comments
Using Airv02 humid oxygen...Admitted to hospital yesterday morning with a blood oxygen of 82,you can I again what a mess I was, have been put in this machine which is humid oxygen and...reactions1reply
Wendy123's Story...Stopped smoking 1979 and two years later was told my lungs were clear. Enjoyed great health until 86. Copd hit me hard. 90 now and I have more bad days...reactions1comment
Travel Essentials...Traveling can be a stressful time for anyone. Having COPD and preparing to travel can seem like an impossible task. Not to mention the possibility of encountering the plethora of...reactions12comments
