Dealing With People Who Are Ignorant About COPD...I recently had a pretty nasty experience with someone who is ignorant about COPD. They accused me of faking because I am not using oxygen or a walker and claimed...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Active 3 days ago I sit still, am ok without oxygen. 140 bpm walking. calcium ok is fast. Oxy also rises to 96....Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesCoping
Active 4 days agoDoes COPD stop you from having outdoor fun with the family....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCoping
what is real, I can’t work on my golf course job anymore. Do I have any real options...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
New drugs for Copd...A relative of ours suffers from COPD Recently we see publications about new drugs that are approved by the FDA regarding COPD. Can anyone help us understand how useful these...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I’ve made your anxiety leave the house...I have COpd and emphysema...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingDepressionCoping
Rinse mouth...I know I should rinse my mouth after using my inhaler but it sometimes is not convenient. What is a solution?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & Advice
Tips for Staying Well and Avoiding Hospitals...Recently, I had the privilege of caring for someone with severe COPD. As we spent time together, I got to know her as both a patient and a person with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is it safe to fly with COPD....My wife and I are planning to Fly to Spain from the UK it is a 2 hour Flyt ,and I was wondering about the pressurized Cabin on my condition....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
I’m fairly new in having copd and possibly asthma ...So what is the one thing that you would do that had an immediate impact on your copd. I am not a smoker and have never been, so I cannot...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What Are Your Thoughts on Zephyr® Valves?...When Zephyr® Valves emerged as a promising innovation, I was quick to document their potential in an article. Over time, I've heard numerous success stories. Most were through discussions with...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
X-ray results slight shortness of breath ...Hi, I'm an active 66 year old male I visited my doctor a couple of weeks ago as I had noticed a very gradual slight shortness of breath a couple...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Use of rescue inhaler...I have a problem with my rescue inhaler. I currently use Ventolin and my hands (due to arthritis and tendon issues) no long work to depress the canister to make...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingTreatment
voice ...Just a quick question, Is it common for someones voice to get weak with COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms