COPD/Emphysema...has anyone had the symptoms of pressure in the middle bone I guess they call it the sternum? also pain on the sides of your lower stomach/pressure thanks chicker...reactions1reply
Tidbits and Tricks - Tried and True...We often hear of unconventional things people do when they are struggling to breathe, to feel better or for any reason. These are things I have done, my husband has...reactionscomments
COPD/emphysema...I'm 78 - well, 79 this month. I was diagnosed years ago and have had more shortness of breath lately since I had a flare-up a few weeks ago. I'm...reactions1comment
No money for meds...My insurance company doesn't even sell any COPD meds, it's express scripts, if I order at Walmart or a local drugstore it's too expensive to buy so I go without...reactions4comments
Bowel movements...I am a 66-year-old male that has COPD and when I get really short of breath and stressed I lose control of my bowels. Is this a common problem with...reactions6comments
Oxygen During Activity...I have emphysema. 3 months ago my COPD went from taking meds to feel better to nothing was helping. I was put on oxygen at night. Still no help so...reactions5comments
Rib cramps, bloating and leg pain...I am 65 and have been told I only have 40% lung function. I've had bloating and three rib cramps and like so many others the doctors can't explain why...reactions8comments
What I Learned From A Trip To The Emergency Room...Recently I had to listen to reason and go to the Emergency Room. It was something that I've never thought I would have do, but the situation was scary enough that...reactionscomments
Newly Diagnosed...Hi, I'm new here. Just recently diagnosed. I'm 58 and a smoker. My oxygen level is still at 100%. For now, I must quit smoking. I also have a lot...reactions5replies
Bowel Control...I have a problem of when I get in breathing distress, I have the urge for a bowel movement. I have to stop before I get started doing things and...reactions9comments
Diagnosed at 67...I was diagnosed with COPD when I was 67, I am now 71 and my symptoms are somewhat worse: chest cramps, difficulties sleeping, hard to walk more than 100 feet...reactions2comments
I'm afraid...I am new to COPD. I have been having trouble breathing and finally I went to the ER. The doctors told me that I have COPD. I have nobody to...reactions4comments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...reactionscomments
Caregivers' New Years Resolutions...It’s that time of year again, time to make a list of resolutions for the year ahead. Maybe you have done this a hundred times. I know that I have...reactionscomments
Newly diagnosed...I was told after having really bad Pain and couldn't really breathe scan said emphysema after went to doc have me antibiotics and inhaler 8 days not better then went...reactions1reply
Help During the Holidays...The holidays are here, and if you are like my family, we love this time of year. The last few years have not been as festive due to missing family...reactionscomments
Our COPD Christmas Wishlist...Christmas is upon us, and what is Christmas without a little gift wishing? Right now, doctors are wishing they had something in their arsenal that currently doesn’t exist to better...reactionscomments
Eerie symptoms......I am afraid to go to sleep at night...not for fear of not waking, but of waking. I awake every one to two and a half hours. Finally after 6...reactions4comments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria) in order to take part in the study...reactions1comment
Question...I recently had a lung scan to test for cancer which was negative, however, I saw the words bronchiolitis interstitial lung disease. What does that mean?...reactions3replies
