flares and exacerbations...would like to be more informed about managing copd flares and exacerbations...reactions5repliesFlares
Severe cellulitis ...I have COPD 9 years on oxygen 24/7. I recently was diagnosed with heart failure.My question is have any of you had...reactions6repliesBreathingCoping
Can You Avoid Thrush When Having COPD?...It was not until my mother started using regular inhalers for her COPD symptoms, that I found out what oral thrush was. As...reactionscomments
6 Tips to Ensure Accuracy in Your Pulse Oximeter Readings...Pulse oximeters serve as essential tools for monitoring oxygen levels. Yet, like any device, they can encounter occasional issues, leading to inaccurate...reactions4comments
Stage 4 COPD ...The most frustrating thing is not having energy to do anything trying to walk gets my heart rate going so high. I...reactions4repliesAwarenessBreathingCoping
Whenever a Celebrity dies from COPD...Autopsy report of Sinead O'Connor released. Does her death give any credence to our plight. It seems most believe we just pretend...reactions1replyAwareness
It's a bitch...If you have COPD you need to rely on doctors, medications, machines, exercise, and, if your lucky, from family and friends. As...reactions9repliesCopingBreathingFriends & Family
Insurance & medicare...A person on disability already struggles with day to day life,then medicare & Medicaid want u to pay out your own pocket...reactions2repliesCost
Insurance & medicare...THE MEDICAL FIELD IS VERY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE TEY DONT WANT TO HEAL US,ONLY MANAGE R HEALTH,IF U ARE DISABLED HOW DO THE...reactions1reply
ankle and foot swelling---edema...I'm 83 and had polio at age 11; just in my legs. Was able to regain full function through hydrotherapy and have...reactions9repliesMental HealthSide Effects
Why is my spO2 always 95+ but I'm always SOB. Never found a good answer in my research or talking with my......This causes a lot of anxiety and depression....reactions2repliesDepression
Choosing the Right Style of Nasal Cannula for You...It is common for COPD patients to transition at some point to oxygen use. We may associate surgery, ER visits, or hospital...reactionscomments
A new COPD Podcast...The COPD Foundation has just started a new COPD podcast. The first episode is about exacerbations and it is excellent. Here is...reactions1reply
Managing Depression Brought On by Living With COPD...Living with COPD is not easy. Dealing with the day-to-day aggravations of being short of breath and the anxiety it causes is...reactionscomments
Tip to manage carbon dioxide retention ...I retain carbon dioxide and have to monitor my oxygen intake to 1 to stay around 90 saturation. Most often I feel...reactions2repliesCopingTips & Advice
New treatments for COPD...Has anyone tried Dupixint for copd ? FDA is expected to approve it Sept. 27th and I am excited about it hoping...reactions45repliesTreatment
COPD not coping very well...I have COPD I am not sure what stage my Doctor has never mentioned it to me about a stage . I...reactions2repliesCopingBreathingDepression
Diagnosis...How do I convince my doctor that I know best to treat flareup?...sometimes refuse to nip in bud with prednisone and or...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Ohtuvayre...Has anyone had any experience with this new phosphodiasterase inhibitor drug that is delivered by standard pneumatic nebulizer that was recently approved...reactions11replies
The Zephyr Valve Treatment...Yes I had it done. 23 Jan, 2024, a redo adjustment of an inserted valve, one of five left lung, upper lobe...reactions1replyTreatment
