Bnp bloodwork...I was just recently diagnoised as stage 3 and am curious about the bnp test results. In the hospital they said no heart issures....reactions1reply
Hi, this is bogangles...My husband is 77 and trying to take care of me and the house. I am 73 and it kills me to see him do everything....reactions3replies
Why don't people want to quit smoking?...To clarify a bit the question: I have been browsing the quit smoking Facebook groups and noticed some patterns: 1. they try to use another substance to...reactions26repliesMental HealthSmokingEmphysema
MY COPD...Im new here (62) and have stage 4 COPD, Emphysema and an assortment of other ailments, nice to see people who can still do things with their...reactions10repliesBreathingEnd Stage
High-dose N-acetylcysteine....I’ll appreciate any insight or information you may have. Bob...reactions1replyBreathing
Who is taking steroids as a treatment?...Are there others out there who take steroids for COPD?...reactions4replies
Do the numbers really matter?...I've been educating myself about lung health which is big time about exercise. I don't care what those numbers say....reactions1reply
Bathing with COPD...I use O2 at night and some during activity during the day. Does anyone have tips for using O2 in the shower?...reactions8repliesCaregiving
IMST...What success have others had with Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) ?...reactions2repliesBreathing
Does COPD get worse in the evening hours? ...My dad is stage 3 and says he can't breath well after about 7pm. Is this normal? My mom was his caretaker and she passed away....reactions2replies
Managing Stress with COPD...Does anyone have any tips or strategies for handling stress?...reactions14replies
What does your daily routine look like?...Wondering what a typical day is like for those who have COPD stage 4....reactions4replies
Oxygen Precautions...But I have a question that I am hoping someone can answer. What about when I take the portablel oxygen in the car and I have to...reactions1replyEmphysemaAwareness
My copd is getting worse ...my inhalers and they make me shake and feel a bit panicked xx...reactions10replies
Private message ...I received a message from l think Leon, l think it was Leon, that someone, l won't name, wanted to send me a private message....reactions2repliesTips & Advice
Do humidity and barometric pressure affect breathing ability significantly?...I have had much-reduced breathing ability during this cold, wet winter....reactions3replies
