Managing Your Emotions and COPD...While it’s possible to live an enjoyable life with COPD, it isn’t always easy. This chronic lung disease, which includes bronchitis and emphysema, can be challenging for both patients and...reactionscomments
5 Ways People Cope With Severe COPD...So, I am a respiratory therapist. I work with lots of COPDers. Some have severe COPD. And some come visit me more than they’d like. We often pass the time...reactions12comments
Is it time for me to use a nebulizer?...I'm diagnosed with moderately severe COPD. My main complaint is insomnia and chronic fatigue. At the moment, I'm taking Doxofylline tablet 200mg twice a day, but my doctor really advised...reactions1reply
Why Can't I?...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This disease causes an obstruction of airflow, which makes it more difficult to breathe. There is a higher risk with the use of anesthesia...reactionscomments
How do I get my children to understand what I'm going through?...I am in the severe stage, my daughter sprays on perfume or burns candles when i have asked her not to, how it makes me feel. She lives with me...reactions11replies
What Triggers the Coughing Bouts?...For the last few weeks, I have been trying to pay particular attention to what triggers the fits of coughing from COPD. Some of them are simple enough to understand...reactions9comments
Has anyone experienced this during a cruise?...COPD and Cruises I have just returned from a five day cruise. Before departing I was fine, energetic and not gasping for breath. Once on board the ship, I could...reactions11replies
Breathing Treatments: Your Questions Answered...So, I get lots of questions about breathing treatments. Here are some of the most common ones, followed by my pithy answers. I think the average treatment lasts about 10...reactions24comments
RAF Mick's Story...I live in Ilford Essex. Started smoking at the age of sixteen. During 5 years service in The Royal Air Force, smoked on average 30 cigarettes a day. Reduced gradually...reactions5comments
Does anyone have any tips on getting around with an E1 tank?...I find it is very heavy and I am using more energy and oxygen trying to lug it around! Help!...reactions6replies
Airway Tree Variations - Another Clue to COPD Risk...COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and affects 16 million people. Additional millions have the disease, but have not yet been officially diagnosed. So, a...reactionscomments
Spring Has Sprung...The past few mornings I was greeted with sunshine and the sounds of birds chirping. Temps in the 60s and 70s and very little humidity. This wasn’t because of a...reactionscomments
COPD and Sleep Apnea...You have been diagnosed with COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This is a disease of the lungs that causes obstructed airflow. COPD is the third leading cause of...reactions13comments
More Tips for Talking With Your Doctor...Unfortunately, we must all accept that doctors in the U.S. today have very little time to spend with each patient. Changes in health insurance and electronic records have greatly changed...reactions15comments
Can a stent procedure improve oxygen saturation?...Can having a stent procedure done improve oxygen saturation in general if a coronary blockage is found. I was wondering about changes in saturation....reactions1reply
COPD Lexicon: What’s a Breathing Treatment?...So, what is a breathing treatment? Who needs them? How do they work? Here’s what to know. Actually, here's some basic terms associated with breathing treatments. It’s a small, handheld...reactionscomments
Emphysema and Confusion...Went to a small rural hospital with some minor chest pains in February. Due to previous heart issues several test were performed and I spent the night. Home the next...reactions5comments
