Are there shampoos those with COPD prefer?...I have problems breathing after I shampoo my hair....reactions5replies
What's it mean to be sent to hospice and palliative medicine?...I am being sent to a doctor who specializes in hospice and palliative medicine, does this mean I have more problems?...reactions2replies
Intubation and Ventilators...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term that is used to describe a group of lung conditions that, among other things, make it difficult to breathe well. Typically, COPD...reactionscomments
Who is taking steroids as a treatment?...I have stage 4 COPD. Every now and then I have a flare up which requires prednisone. I breathe so much better after taking prednisone. I have asked my pulmonary...reactions4replies
The Importance of My Hobby...I firmly believe that people with COPD and other chronic illnesses need to have some way to escape it. I believe we do better when we have goals and something...reactions6comments
I Have a Concern...Hospitalized in March for 7 days, now on oxygen at night only. Portable oxygen - doctor removed, I take that as a good thing. I have a concern. After my...reactions3comments
My Journey with COPD...I was diagnosed with COPD about 8 years ago, but I am sure I have had this terrible disease longer. I started smoking at an early age, thinking like most...reactions4comments
Oxygen Levels and Supplemental Oxygen...When you have a chronic lung disease like COPD, doctors will often monitor your oxygen levels. If your oxygen levels are low, doctors may prescribe supplemental oxygen. So, what are...reactions41comments
Expert Answers: What is a Spacer and How Do I Use One?...There is so much to get used to when it comes to treating and managing COPD. One question that seems to come up in COPD circles quite often is: So...reactionscomments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)...I was diagnosed with severe COPD in 2001 and spent 8 days in the hospital. They gave me oxygen but I'd heard about a pulmonary rehab program at NY Presbyterian...reactions3comments
Stupidity...I am a 59 year old female and was officially diagnosed with COPD in January 2016. I had been told several times to quit smoking over the years but I...reactions1comment
Eating Well While Eating Frugally Pt 1: How to Shop...Other than helping my mom bake, I hated to cook when I was younger. I used to joke that I didn't cook; I reheated. Processed foods and premade entrées from...reactionscomments
I’m Being Discharged...Now What?...So, you’ve just spent the last 6 days in the hospital due to a flare-up of your COPD. Now the doctor has told you it’s time to go home. What...reactions5comments
How long can my oxygen concentrator work for overnight sleeping?...I am planning on taking a two week trip can my Inogen concentrator work for overnight sleeping since I am on oxygen 24/7?...reactions2replies
Living with Brochiectasis...Hi, twenty plus years ago I had been dealing with a horrible cough and sought the usual treatments - going to interns, pulmonologist, sinus doctors, allergist for years without success...reactions1comment
The COPD Stigma...For the vast majority of people, when they hear the words "COPD" they automatically think "they must be a smoker." While smoking is the leading cause of COPD, it isn't...reactions11comments
Richard...I smoked about two packs a day. Went to the doctor, said I had COPD - I didn't know what COPD was. This was about 5 years ago. 2 years...reactions3comments
How can I find out if I have COPD?...The doctors I went to so far because I had problems to breathe gave me evohaler or antibiotic and said I shell stop smoking and I will be fine. Specialists...reactions8replies
