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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions28comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactionscomments
“If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It.”...It’s a good thing to have a sense of humor and to laugh - even when you’re healthy. I think it’s especially...reactions3comments
My Lung DR. just snickered when I asked about pain Meds.?...My DR. just snickered when I asked about pain meds. when treating late stage lung disease. Do any of you know anything...reactions8replies
Heavy chest breathing....When I'm having a very hard time breathing, my chest is so heavy, has anyone else felt like this? My DR. said...reactions3replies
How do you feel about going in public with O2 ?...I am diagnosed with COPD and was told last week to now go to continuous 24/7 oxygen. I use O2 at home...reactions14replies
