how i'm doing...i get really winded when i exercise but i stop and catch my breath and finish my walking i'm stage 3 also but i try and get as much exercise...reactions1replyCoping
Waking and Washing - Worst Part of the Day with my COPD - Hate It...I think I am on stage 3 COPD, I think. Had it for many years, bur COVID finally did for me. I really struggle in the mornings, even getting up...reactions9repliesDepressionBreathingCoping
Help coping with C.O.P.D...I noticed an advert for a thing called a portable oxygen compressor which removes a lot of the nitrogen from the air so a person can breath the oxygen. I...reactions2repliesAwarenessChronic Bronchitis
Wake up ...Couldn't think of a better topic name but....not sure if this is normal, abnormal or just a figment of my imagination. When I first wake up, I feel fine. No...reactions2repliesProgressionSleepCoping
How to use oxygen tanks like a pro...I have a large concentrator that I use for exercise primarily. I have changed from a larger tank to a B tank. I’ve been searching online as I would like...reactions4repliesCoping
Possible COPD diagnosis...Hi All I had a severe bout of flu a couple of months ago and the cough has persisted although not as bad as it was. I also had a...reactions11repliesNewly Diagnosed
l lost the write up on " DULERA " inhaler ..... please re_send it to me .. ...Please send me the copy of your news-letter that delt with " DULERA " inhaler ....reactions3repliesHealthcare Team
Breath easily but how?...Gradual worsening of breathing follow many trips to the Philippines ever since volcano activities. I always return home Downunder with chest infections and that affects the flare ups: this two...reactions2repliesBreathing
Puffy feet edema...Hello ,I'm 72 yr old male with overlap Asthmer copd I was wondering if it is common to get puffier feet when the weather has been wet ,all my Dr...reactions15repliesSide Effects
Humidifier...My husband was diagnosed 8 years ago with COPD and it wasn’t a big problem unless he had a chest infection or sudden change of temperature. The last 6 months...reactions2repliesAwareness
Choking on small amounts of liquid...Since I was diagnosed with COPD choking on very minute amounts of liquid, even saliva, has been getting worse. Today I was eating a Jelly Bean and choked so bad...reactions7repliesBreathingSymptoms
What are some tips for my breathing problems...I have copd and have very bad shortness of breath all the time I have done everything to help this like pulmary rehab nebulizer meds but nothing is working for...reactions2repliesBreathing
copd and stomach acid...is there a connection with copd and to much stomach acid especially at night/...reactions2repliesSleep
End stage of COPD...How long does the end stage typically last? My husband was diagnosed as critical stage over 5 yrs. ago. He's been on on oxygen 24/7 for a couple years. He...reactions8repliesEnd Stage
Flare Up Recovery...I recently had a major flare up. The worst one I have had since being diagnosed with COPD 4 1/2 years ago. I caught a bit of flu in late...reactions9repliesCopingFlares Exercise
Does anyone have experience with hydrogen therapy as a treatment for COPD?...Dear forum friends, I am asking this question in relation to the exercabation I am currently experiencing. I was diagnosed with COPD about 12 years ago and 30 days ago...reactions11repliesBreathing
Copd asthma edema in feet...Recently my feet are puffier then usual ,I'm not but seems like I get more out of breath when my feet are puffy I was recently prescribed predestone and my...reactions5repliesSide Effects
How often do you change your tubing and canula?...How often do you change tubing and canula...reactions2repliesBreathing