Understanding Nasal Sprays...Editor's note: Always consult your doctor before starting any medication or if you have any questions. As an asthma expert, I'm well aware that many asthmatics grapple with nasal issues...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Continuous oxygen...I pretty much am oxygen perpetually. When out I use portable. When at home I use my regular concentrator. I can go room to room with it. How do you...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Looking for other people who suffer from COPD...Young and dumb, started smoking in the 70s +marijuana. Almost 58 years old, not smoking cigarettes but marijuana for my pain. Not a constant use, but I feel it helps...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesChronic Bronchitis
I am 76 year old male and have multiple medical problems. Other than just dealing with the COPD, one other problem causes me grief....I have severe osteo-arthritis through-out my whole body. I go and see pain management monthly, and I have been prescribed BELBUCA 150mcg. per bucal film. This is a category 3...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesBreathingCoping
Nurse Practitioner said I'm "too young" to have COPD...I'm 42 and recently took a PFT and the FEV1/FVC was 0.69, non-reversible. I also took a bronchial challenge that may indicate I have some amount of asthma. The nurse...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
So much heavy, thick mucus!...I need help with extremely thick phlegm. Do certain foods/drinks cause this? Is there any way to break it up, any way to get rid of it without “choking to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsBreathingTips & Advice
stiffness in chest...I have a tightness in between my breast bone when breathing in other times I feel like I am wearing a brick when I bend. I was diagnosed last year...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSide Effects
Problem with Inogen...I don't know whether this can be addressed in this forum, but here's my problem. This past June I purchased an Inogen 5 as I planned to move to Texas...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesBreathing
Questions Your Doctor Should Ask You But Probably Don't...We often discuss the importance of asking your doctor questions. Inquiring with your doctor not only aids in acquiring knowledge and addressing concerns but also fosters a collaborative healthcare journey...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prevalence of COPD in Women...More than 15 million people in the United States live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Women may be at a higher risk of getting the disease than men. What...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Medication Management...If you have COPD, you will most likely already have an arsenal of tools at your disposal on a daily basis to assist you in managing flare-ups. When you add...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Long Term ...My COPD has just been updated to stage 3. So Many Questions and No Answers.??...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Chronic Bronchitis and Mild Obstruction- COPD...I have this. -Mucus (Phlegm) ALL DAY/Everyday -Feel like a smoked a pack of cigarettes every morning -Depressed, See a Counselor -When I run I just fill like my lungs...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisDepression
Shower Chair A Gift of Love...Months ago I mentioned to a sister that I was figured I was going to need to get a shower chair and removal shower head for reasons not COPD. She...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyMental Health
my doctor diagnosed me with COPD...I had flu and then bronchitis. This has been going on about a month. Was given prednisone two times, pulicort twice a day and an albuterol nebulizer . Still not...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
A Quality COPD Nurse Can Make All the Difference...Have you ever had a great nurse? One that you feel went above and beyond to help you feel more comfortable? I feel that our nurses can be so much...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Professional Caregiving vs. Family Caregiving...At the same time my job as a caregiver for my family was beginning to grow beyond providing care on an as-needed basis for both of my parents, I joined...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can I Still Have Surgery While Having Stage Four COPD?...I have seen this statement on our community and a lot of you joined in the conversation and shared your stories of having surgery or not being able to handle...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Portable oxygen Machine...we have a inogen one G5 that has had little use we are looking to sell as it is no longer required. Does anyone know best avenue for selling?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathing
