Puffy feet ankles...Hi sorry to bother you I'm 72 yrs young recently while in hospital for low ox2 shortness of breath I was put...reactions2repliesCopingSymptoms
Anxiety....Just talked to my doctor about the issue of anxiety and panic. I have also been very independent, nothing I couldn't handle...reactions2repliesCoping
COPD with Anxiety and Panic...I have had copd for many years but it is only in the last three years I have found myself suffering with...reactions3repliesBreathingCoping
Participate in a Social Suport Research Study for COPD (short survey) ...I’m a nurse researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). I’m reaching out because I am recruiting for a paid...reactions5repliesCopingResearch & Clinical TrialsFriends & Family
Copd and fatigue ...I have moderate copd and have just finished stress test and echo on my heart everything came back good .But I have...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Gas logs...I have LP gas logs, which means the pilot light is always on. I don't want to cause myself more lung problems...reactions2repliesCoping
Starting a course of oral steroids....I don't usually cough with mu copd, but I've had a cold and now have had a chesty cough for over two...reactions4repliesSymptomsTreatment
I have my good days and bad days but planning out my chores seems to help I still struggle a lot....On January of 2024 I started a program called Carda Health it's an in home excersize program. I started slow and advance...reactions1replyExercise
Oxygen...I am on oxygen at night and have been for about 5 years. I sleep fine without it but the doctor said...reactions2repliesTreatment
Lung transplant ...I was recently told I'm at stage 4 emphysema and there's nothing that I can do but have a lung transplant. I'm...reactions2repliesSurgeryTreatment
NOW CLOSED! COPD.net Giveaway!...The COPD.net Awareness Month 2025 Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! November is COPD Awareness Month! It is a...reactions4comments
COPD 101: A Guide to Educate and Spread Awareness...If you have COPD, you may have tried to explain to friends, loved ones, caregivers, or other people in your life what...reactionscomments
Learning to live with COPD/Asthma...My breathing Condition and Respiratory issues started with getting COVID 3 different times. Since then, I have a lot of diagnosis thrown...reactions1replyBreathingNewly DiagnosedCoping
Lung cleaning products...Has anyone seen the many ads for these so called lug cleaning products? If so your thoughts please....reactions2repliesBreathing
Admin Help...I posted a new discussion yesterday about my tests results and treatment changes. When you click on it, it says page cannot...reactions1reply
Test Results and Treatment Changes...I visited my medical team today for my test results. The good: bloodwork was good all around. Urinalysis clean. EKG normal. CT...reactions7repliesTreatment
Oxygen concentrators...I am thinking of buying an oxygen concentrator because I get very breathless quite often, are they useful?...reactions2repliesBreathing
Chemical stress test with severe copd...Pulmonologist referred me to cardiologist for coronary artery disease evaluation after CT lung screen. Cardiologist wants chemical stress test to determine treatment...reactions5repliesTreatment
What are the most effective ways to contend with coughing and mucus? Having 30 to 40 minute coughing spells tw or more......Coughing frenzies And mucous....reactions4repliesBreathingSymptoms
