What is an Aerobika type device?...Leon, I read your answer to Brucifer's question. I was curious as to what it is and if it is useful for all stages and capabilities....reactions2replies
The Old Gray Mare...What a morning! I woke up feeling pretty good. I can hear a bit of wheezing, which doesn’t happen often, because I’m not really a wheezer. Yet, what a way...reactions2comments
How can I improve my test results?...After initial diagnosis of severe emphysema based on CT scan only (radiology and pulmonologist both agreed) I was finally able to take pulmonary testing. Below are the results. I know...reactions1reply
Afraid...I have never forgotten what an older man said to me fifteen years ago: He noticed I was smoking and he said, “you know it’s not that smoking WILL KILL...reactions16comments
Coping With Depression When You Have COPD...Do you ever feel sad, blue or down in the dumps when you think about living with COPD? If so, you're certainly not alone! At least 1 out of every...reactions7comments
Does anyone else have excessive thirst?...Does anyone need to drink huge amounts of water daily? I drink four to five 20 oz glasses of water during the day and keep a 16 oz glass next...reactions10replies
Has anyone felt intense bowel pain, as if they were twisted?...Have COPD sufferers felt like their bowels are twisted vertically down the center of your abdomen? I have worked on this same theory for 3 years now. I need information...reactions3replies
Paying for Medications with COPD...The cost of life saving medications is on the rise. Many of the inhalers, steroids, and combination drugs are expensive. If you are on medicare, like my mom was, it...reactions8comments
Can I do intense exercise with emphysema?...Is it OK to exercise at your maximum when you have bulbous emphysema I have a giant bulla and have read that it can rupture if stressed...reactions4replies
Does anyone have tips for someone going through their first flare?...Hi, I am in my first flare and must admit I have found it frightening. Any tips?... Thank you....reactions10replies
Diagnosis: COPD...Something isn’t right. You find you run out of breath so easy. You’re so tired and rundown. You keep coughing. Thankfully you quit smoking a while ago, so it shouldn’t...reactions2comments
How do you go swimming if you're on supplemental oxygen?...I was wondering how other people on supplemental oxygen are able to use a swimming pool?...reactions7replies
Does anyone else have stomach issues?...This may sound silly but do COPD sufferers feel as if they forgot how to hold their stomach? Also has anyone experienced constant constipation for years before the breathing problems...reactions1reply
What can you tell me about medical marijuana?...Medical marijuana and COPD CBC oils what is the best strain for Bronco dilating COPD?...reactions2replies
My Therapy...Sometimes in life, I have felt sad, defeated, happy, tired, excited, free, loved, goofy! I find that my happy place is doing something positive, something that I can see, share...reactions1comment
Have any copders ever tried swimming without oxygen?...I'm very severe stage 4. I'm on 5 liters o2. There's a pool right across the street. I've always loved swimming but haven't even tried in the last 4 years...reactions8replies
Top 10 Steps for Coping With COPD...When you have a chronic illness such as COPD, life can be hard. It sometimes feels as though the disease has taken over your life. Unlike a broken bone or...reactionscomments
What is going on with my Mom?...Hi All, My mother who is only 67 years old, was diagnosed with CoPD about 10 (maybe more) years ago. Since moving to a new town, she never informed anyone...reactions3replies
