When I exercise it seems to make my COPD flare up...I have asked 3 doctors about this and cannot get a straight answer. Yesterday I felt really good and got on the indoor spinner bike for 25 minutes. I started...reactions2repliesCoping
Telehealth for COPD...Telehealth use is defined as an appointment with a doctor, nurse, or other health professional by video or phone. In 2021, telemedicine was more commonly used by women and older...reactions2comments
I cannot lie on my back, I feel like I am drowning and it’s hard for any test laying on back . Is this cause by my COPD ...I cannot lay on my back at all, it’s feels like I am drowning . I asked my doctors and they are all puzzled. I can’t take any MRI ...reactions18repliesBreathing
What BiPAP or CPAP Mask Do You Like Best?...If your doctor suggests trying a non-invasive ventilation (NIV) device like CPAP, BiPAP, or Trilogy ventilators, you might hesitate because you're not fond of the mask feeling on your face...reactions11comments
Active 2 days agoHow To Support Someone With COPD...What are ways you could be better supported while having COPD?...reactions80repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
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?...reactions7repliesDiagnosisTips & Advice
Traveling with COPD...Do you have any tips for traveling with COPD this travel season?...reactions5repliesTravelTips & Advice
Loosing friends to COPD...How have you coped with the emotional impact of losing friends to COPD? Are there any strategies or support systems that have helped you during these difficult times?...reactions1replyCopingFriends & FamilyTips & Advice
Can COPD coughing go into remission?...... for 4-5 years I coughed heavily with lots of sputum ... daily. My coughing stopped this year around January/24. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?...reactions1reply
Only resident in assisted living with 2 tanks on wheelchair no automatic doors to go thru need to ask for assistance staff not helpful ?...Need assistance with sorting and removal of deceased and mine family items ???? Assistance info much appreciated thank you...reactions1replyCoping
Prevalence of COPD in Young People...Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) has long been associated with older age. But a trend is beginning to emerge. An increasing number of young people, those under the age of...reactionscomments
How To Support Someone With COPD...Having a friend or loved one with COPD can be challenging, both for them and for those who care about them. Here are some ways you can support and assist...reactions4comments
New medication prescribed ...Hi. My doctor wants me to take Roflumilast aka/ Daliresp. I have ordered it but not started. The side effects are pretty scary. Several people have told me they lost...reactions5replies
I just joined...I was born 3 months early didn't even weigh 2 lbs I was born 1953 growing up in the 1950s and 1960s everyone smoked everywhere everyday so did my parents...reactions2replies
Cough chronic...Does anyone have any recommendations for the chronic cough associated with COPD? I understand there's a medication in Sweden to help control, chronic cough, but I don't find anything here...reactions6repliesCoping
Anxiety with emphysema...I'm having major anxiety and panic. I'm on sertraline but this doesn't really help. Is anyone taking gabapentin or vallium?...reactions24repliesBreathingCoping
3 in 1 breathing problem ...Had some test which diagnosed me with copd and Asthma anyone else with both and how do I know which ones causing my breathing I don't know how to tell...reactions1replyBreathing
Learning the new *normal* and how to tell if I am going downhill...Hi there I'm a 48 year old lady from UK have mild emphesema and mild Bronchieastatis along with alpha 1. The route to me having a CT scan was at...reactions1replyDiagnosisEmphysemaChronic Bronchitis
valve placement recovery...Hopefully I'm in the final stages of valve placement approval. What is the recovery like? I live alone with no family in the area; is there anything I can/need to...reactions2repliesTreatmentSurgeryDiet & Nutrition
