Whenever a Celebrity dies from COPD...Does her death give any credence to our plight. It seems most believe we just pretend to be sick ?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
Has anyone had experience with AlphaID?...I found a web page for AlphaID that advertises a free test to determine if a person with COPD has alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
COPD and Young People...What are some unique challenges young people face when diagnosed with COPD, and how can they best manage their condition at a younger age?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Question about diagnosis ...Doesn't make sense to me! Anybody?!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Diagnosis...sometimes refuse to nip in bud with prednisone and or antibiotic no signs to give it other than mucus thick yellow, xray ok..etc...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Managing COPD...I just ordered some mullein and I am drinking breathing tea and echinacea....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathing
My Lung DR. just snickered when I asked about pain Meds.?...My DR. just snickered when I asked about pain meds. when treating late stage lung disease. Do any of you know anything about this treatment....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Causes ...After doc examined me he said my heart is working too hard because l had a flare up. Has anyone else had this? I am so worried...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisSide Effects
New to forums need a question answered if you can...My labs came back normal, my X-ray came back normal, and my spo2 was 100. They chalked it up to anxiety. It's not that....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
General stuff and new to the community...This doesn't happen all the time some days are really great and I get all the oxygen and air that I need....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
Sleeping to much...'My husband has had copd for quite some time. He is always tired, coughing....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisCaregiving
Managing Flare Ups...If I feel a flare up starting, I sit down, hold a fan to blow in my face and take a nerve pill....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Has anyone had any experience with SSKI?...I read an article that said it was used in minimal amounts and that it really helped to break up mucus and phlegm. Has evidently fallen out of favor....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
In Vivo Generation of Lung and Thyroid Tissues from Embryonic Stem Cells Using B...tissues from induced pluripotent stem cell– or embryonic stem cell–derived cells represent future therapies for life-threatening pulmonary disorders but are...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Young on oxygen 25/7...I enjoy the information and helpful hints that make things easier. I am glad there are other people going thru similar things as me....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Work...The bad part is my job is to talk , all day non stop , I’m in sales over the phone, and I’m worried about returning...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesWork & Employment
Alternative Therapy: Cordyceps...I’ve been doing some research online and it would seem to be a truly “magic” mushroom….....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
exercise and emphysema...My Doctor says keep exercising. However my exercise tolerance gets less and less....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEmphysema
Chronic bronchitis...Hi my name is Brett. I read a story about the author that she has emphysema and chronic bronchitis....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Coping with c.o.p.d....He can't find a doctor that even acts like they care about him & his health he's suffering with c.o.p.d....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
