I'm Not Sick Enough To Go To The Doctor, Am I?...Waking myself up coughing and coughing. Yes, it’s important to spit out the mucus and whatever else is coughed up. Be sure not to swallow it. Head hurt? Ears? Sinus!...reactionscomments
What are your tips for finding a specialist?...Have you found a good pulmonologist, respiratory therapist or other specialist? Share your tips with fellow community members! If you haven’t found a good specialist, what challenges have you faced?...reactions23replies
What's My Purpose Now?...When I was younger, I wanted to be a photojournalist. That profession combined my love of writing, photography, and travel. I thought it was perfect for me. That dream gave...reactions15comments
Losing My Comfortable Livelihood...I was a normal working person, in the last years of my career. At age 60, I hadn’t really begun the game of looking ahead toward retirement or losing my...reactions2comments
Dreams...Dreams…. I’ve always been lazy and could stay in bed for most of a mid-winter storm or for a humid, 95-degree plus day. But, career, children, wife – name your...reactions3comments
COPD and pneumonia...I developed COPD from 30 years of fiberglass and body work and 30 years of smoking. I am now well within the third stage on oxygen at night and I...reactions3comments
Video: Pursed Mouth Breathing...Learning how to use pursed mouth breathing was something mom and I did together. Over time, it became a very valuable tool to help her increase her lung capacity, get...reactions16comments
My dad...Just joined this forum. My dad has stage 4 COPD with 24/7 oxygen. Lately things seem to be getting worse as he gets so breathless after a few steps. I'm...reactions8comments
Confusion and COPD...More and more I’m hearing from people who struggle with confusion. The discussion usually begins with someone asking if COPD can cause them confusion. The question then is, can COPD...reactionscomments
Hospital Oxygen Delivery Devices...So, you're having a flare-up. You require the services of an emergency room. A nurse or respiratory therapist will assess your oxygen levels. If they are low, you may need...reactionscomments
Does anyone have tips for dealing with weather triggers?...I am 65 years old with COPD and live on nth coast nsw. I've had bad winter with humidity now summer is coming on not only hot weather but pollens...reactions3replies
Removing Humidity From the Home for COPD...Watching out for humidity wasn’t one of the things we though about when mom was first diagnosed with chronic lung disease. As time went on, we came to understand that...reactions8comments
My Satisfaction In Cleaning...My hubby was working so I took advantage and decided to clean the bathroom. Usually he does most of it because of cleaning agents, even though we use a green...reactions3comments
Tips for Preventing COPD Flare-Ups...When you have COPD, flare-ups (also known as exacerbations) are part of your life. They may not happen every day. But chances are you will experience a flare-up of some...reactions22comments
adverse effects xanax,risperidone...Mother 88 yr, end stage copd, in nursing home, they are giving here xanax and risperidone. Should we be concerned about adverse effects? Any studies or references you can provide...reactions2replies
Depression and COPD Part III: What Do We Do About It?...In this series, we've explored the relationship between COPD and depression. We have gone through the reasons why COPD patients have depression. Now, what are we going to do about...reactionscomments
COPD Lexicon: More Pharmacology Terms To Know...In a previous post I defined “Basic Pharmacological Terms To Know.” In this post, I’d like to define some more pharmacological terms to know. These are terms relating to medicines...reactions6comments
Does anyone else get irritation when swallowing?...Have been using Symbicort and Spiriva Respimat for COPD for a few years. I always feel my throat is coated and swallowing is not difficult but uncomfortable. I have tried...reactions4replies
The Mind is a Tool for Managing COPD...I have often talked about providing patients with tools for their toolbox to manage their COPD. One of the most important tools for managing any disease is your mindset. It’s...reactionscomments
