Written off as crazy by Doctors and ER - Rant...Over the last two years I've had multiple health issues that resulted in a lot of ER visits, and now that I have COPD, long lungs as well...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare TeamMental HealthSymptoms
Cough, syncope, hand tremors, exasperations ...I have what I call, mid-level COPD. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysemaChronic BronchitisFlares
Cardiovascular issues ...I have a few...hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and 3 aortic aneurysms with thrombus....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosisChronic BronchitisFlares
Living with flare up...They gave me steroids to take and sent me home. My biggest problem is the coughing fits where I can’t get a breath. Scares me do bad...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping
Life...Was told nothing 3 years ago when I got sick now have copd and pretty much found out when I went to get my inhaler that I had it...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
waking up with cough...Why do I wake up with the hard cough and I take my meds before I go to bed too....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
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....Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Tubing for 02...How do other people have their 02 tubing. Is there a better way? I sure hope so. Beverly...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Heart burn and indigestion...I've been suffering with chronic heartburn and indigestion anyone elsewhere...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingAwareness
New here but not to COPD...They finally gave me some. NibblesMctwitc...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Has anyone here had a baby with COPD?...I have COPD from scarring from TB and pneumonia. My lung function has increased from 21 to 45%. I don't rely on oxygen....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Zyphyr valves...If you have them can you tell me how you are doing after getting them?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesWork & EmploymentTreatment
Has anyone tried Pranayama breathing?...i have indeed read all/lots of the studies with mixed results. would appreciate your personal results. thanx for any insights....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Don’t know where to turn as my wife is going down hill fast and we’re both scared what to do to help ...Please could anyone talk to me about my wife she is getting very upset and unwell she can’t breathe properly and she is getting sad and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Please help...I have mild COPD but I'm scared I'm out of breath just walking up stairs. Has anyone got any advice or experience of this happening with them? TIA...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Chronic lung diseases: prospects for regeneration and repair...is also important, involving the recognition of disease subtypes, or endotypes, according to underlying disease mechanisms, rather than the current “one-size-fits-all...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Symptoms ...Hi I have stage 4 Emphysema With no symptoms!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
co retention...I have the oximeter on my finger constantly. Anxious whether I fall above the limits or below the limits set for me....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Has anyone used augmentation therapy for Alpha-1?...I am curious to know if breathing was better, worse or the same after? My doctor is not sure if it will help me or not....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Nose closes when i cough...Anyone else have a nasal problem associated with copd cough?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
