Lungs chronically inflammed...I've been experiencing what I can only describe as a tightness/pain in my lungs. I haven't responded to symbicort after several months. Albuterol doesn't help either. I haven't seen a...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Peppermint oil...Has anybody tried inhaling peppermint oil as a compliment to traditional medicine . I tried inhaling a few drops of peppermint oil in hot water and so far I felt...reactions1replyTreatment
What brings you to our community?...Tell us: What information about COPD are you looking for?...reactions11replies
Active 4 days agoWelcome! Please Introduce Yourself...Welcome to our community! We’d love to learn a little about what has brought you here....reactions35repliesAwareness
What is most dangerous about COPD....Like today for instance: frequent bronchiospasms, low oxygen levels and high pulse rate. Until this is under control I am non functioning,, unable to move my body. Everything must come...reactions1replyCoping
Wildfire smoke ...I live in Canada and we have wildfires leading to smoke where I live . Does anybody know how much fev1 can decline after breathing wildfire smoke ? I had...reactions1replyBreathing
Help with severe neuropathy ...I’m wondering if anyone who has neuropathy could help me? Mine is extreme, in a lot of pain and can’t find relief. Anyone’s experiences would be appreciated....reactions1replyTips & Advice
Anybody Have The Zephyr Valves Removed?...I had 6 valves installed 5 months ago and I got way worse than I was. I went from 0-2 lpm part of the time to 4 lpm all the...reactions3repliesAwareness
Voice loss...Anyone have issues with voice changing or loss. I live to sing in the shower or just anywhere. Not that I can cause I sound awful to my self but...reactions13repliesSide Effects
Newly discovered breathing diagnose!...I am new to all of it , and just starting out into treatment's . Came across this site found so very helpful, and informative and supportive as well ...reactions1replyAwarenessCopingDiagnosis
Natural treatment for COPD Coughs...Today I want to share something that helped me with that terrible dry cough I told you about. I have been taking it for 5 days and my cough is...reactions2repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Copying,deperssion...Just trying to deal with life when it's hard to even take a. Smal breath. Or even think about moving for fear of losing my breath...reactions7repliesDepressionCopingEnd Stage
Always out of breath....Hi my name is Jessica I have had COPD for about 14 to 16 years now and I am struggling....reactions4repliesCoping
Spireva...Hi there . I am taking 6 puffs of symbicort daily . My doctor wants to add Spireva due to low lung function but I’m concerned about side effects since...reactions6repliesTreatment
does anyone use a wedge in bed? what height do you like?...I've been piling pillows, but I think a wedge might help. I don't know what height to get....reactions6replies
Sweep away...Do you feel when COPD gets to a certain stage nobody wants to know. They have found 6 noids on my lungs now no department wants to know...reactions5replies
Dry cough the past 2 months...The past 2 months I have been having this dry cough. I have been on antibiotic and nothing seem to help.i have also picked up 22kg in 6 months. I...reactions3repliesProgression
has anyone had any experience with oral meds. to help with shortness of breath? like dupixent...I have used inhaler for years and thier not helping so much anymore...reactions1replyBreathing
Help with cannula...I am in need of some tips, my left nostril has a crust build up and is sore, I have been using an ointment,, changing / cleaning the cannula and...reactions3repliesBreathing
Copd...My doctor just raised me from 3 liters to 8 cause of walk test does this mean it's gotten worse...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
