Does anyone else have bowel issues?...I'm on O2 24/7 @ 5 LoL, stage 4 at least. I'm having trouble with my bowels trying to loosen when I walk a few ft. and I'm struggling for...reactions12replies
Are mild exacerbations a sign of worsening condition?...Sorry, been a long time. I am specifically asking for help from emphysema folks but also very much interested in input from the site therapist. Try to make this short...reactions1reply
COPD and the Best Places to Live in the United States...I’ll be 65 on my next birthday. I’m already retired and I have a number of friends who are beginning to file their retirement papers and do all those things...reactions2comments
Lung Transplants And COPD...Getting a lung transplant is an option for some people living with COPD. So, what exactly does this entail? What are the benefits and risks? Is this a good option...reactionscomments
What is "mild" COPD?...What does it mean when they tell you you have mild copd that’s all they said to me and give me a inhaler been of cigarettes 4days now...reactions5replies
Natural COPD meds....I need to know if their is anyone using natural products to combat COPD? If so do they really work ? I have been trying some that seem to make...reactions4replies
What's In Your Pocket?...A few weeks ago, tears trickled out my eyes. With dry eyes, that doesn’t happen easily. Later when I talked to my hubby, I told him that today is one...reactions7comments
Geibman's Story...Over the past several years I developed a nighttime hacking cough but was able to calm it with Delsym. Last summer I developed a phlegmy smokers cough but said "Oh...reactions1comment
Get Some Fresh Air...It’s a common enough statement here in the U.S. Simply put, breathing in air that is almost-sealed shut, keep the cold away, home in the winter, is probably stale and...reactions7comments
Supplemental Oxygen May Not Always Be the Best COPD Treatment...Supplemental oxygen is part of the standard and accepted treatment methods for people who have COPD. However, oxygen may not be the best choice for people who are still in...reactions2comments
The Power Is Out...It’s the middle of the night and the power goes out. Are you ready? You’re wondering how I know? It just happened to me. My oxygen machine beeps loudly when...reactionscomments
Hello - new here...Hi All...my name is Bill, and I'm from N. Nevada (Lake Tahoe). I'm new to this website and just trying to introduce myself and connect with some fellow COPD patients...reactions13comments
An Interesting Journey...In 2011 I had a heart attack in Tescos of all places. I was prescribed Simvastatin, although my cholesterol was relatively low. Within a few weeks I had muscle pain...reactions3comments
Targeted Lung Denervation: Promising New Treatment for COPD...Recent research shows promising results for a new "minimally-invasive" procedure called targeted lung denervation. This procedure potentially offers a safe alternative to more traditional COPD treatment modalities. This therapy, called TLD...reactions1comment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Offers Promise for Managing COPD Anxiety...Anxiety is a well-known byproduct of having COPD. Not every person with COPD will experience full-blown anxiety, but is it surprising that common symptoms such as these might make you...reactionscomments
6 Tips To Avoid When Quitting Smoking...So, you smoke and want to quit. Here are 6 things to avoid doing. This is all in an effort to make it easier to quit smoking for good. You...reactions4comments
Take the 2019 Media Habits Survey!...Netflix? Cable? YouTube? Streaming? Catching a show on your tablet or smartphone? Tell us about your watch style!...
COPD And My Medication Management...As the discharge nurse was going over my meds, I was anticipating explaining all of this to the pharmacist. Since being diagnosed with COPD, my medication regiment increased substantially. I...reactionscomments
Alfiebow's Story...I am 69 & have chronic COPD. In clinic on the 7th Jan 19 my stats were 94-96 despite a chest infection. I then caught a cold from a friend...reactions3comments
