Looking for other people who suffer from COPD...Young and dumb, started smoking in the 70s +marijuana. Almost 58 years old, not smoking cigarettes but marijuana for my pain. Not...reactions9repliesChronic Bronchitis
I am 76 year old male and have multiple medical problems. Other than just dealing with the COPD, one other problem causes......I have severe osteo-arthritis through-out my whole body. I go and see pain management monthly, and I have been prescribed BELBUCA 150mcg...reactions34repliesBreathingCoping
Nurse Practitioner said I'm "too young" to have COPD...I'm 42 and recently took a PFT and the FEV1/FVC was 0.69, non-reversible. I also took a bronchial challenge that may indicate...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
So much heavy, thick mucus!...I need help with extremely thick phlegm. Do certain foods/drinks cause this? Is there any way to break it up, any way...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsBreathing
stiffness in chest...I have a tightness in between my breast bone when breathing in other times I feel like I am wearing a brick...reactions2repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
Problem with Inogen...I don't know whether this can be addressed in this forum, but here's my problem. This past June I purchased an Inogen...reactions23repliesBreathing
Questions Your Doctor Should Ask You But Probably Don't...We often discuss the importance of asking your doctor questions. Inquiring with your doctor not only aids in acquiring knowledge and addressing...reactions2comments
Prevalence of COPD in Women...More than 15 million people in the United States live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Women may be at a higher...reactionscomments
Medication Management...If you have COPD, you will most likely already have an arsenal of tools at your disposal on a daily basis to...reactionscomments
Long Term ...My COPD has just been updated to stage 3. So Many Questions and No Answers.??...reactions7replies
Chronic Bronchitis and Mild Obstruction- COPD...I have this. -Mucus (Phlegm) ALL DAY/Everyday -Feel like a smoked a pack of cigarettes every morning -Depressed, See a Counselor -When...reactions12repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisDepression
Shower Chair A Gift of Love...Months ago I mentioned to a sister that I was figured I was going to need to get a shower chair and...reactions12repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyMental Health
my doctor diagnosed me with COPD...I had flu and then bronchitis. This has been going on about a month. Was given prednisone two times, pulicort twice a...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
A Quality COPD Nurse Can Make All the Difference...Have you ever had a great nurse? One that you feel went above and beyond to help you feel more comfortable? I...reactionscomments
Professional Caregiving vs. Family Caregiving...At the same time my job as a caregiver for my family was beginning to grow beyond providing care on an as-needed...reactionscomments
Can I Still Have Surgery While Having Stage Four COPD?...I have seen this statement on our community and a lot of you joined in the conversation and shared your stories of...reactions20comments
Portable oxygen Machine...we have a inogen one G5 that has had little use we are looking to sell as it is no longer required...reactions4repliesBreathing
Spring Cleaning, and Eclipses and Stuff!...Hi, everyone, I hope you are well as we get ready here in Austin for the massive to-do over the eclipse that...reactions4repliesCoping
Piles 🤣...Hi guys bit of a personal one having a bad flare up at the moment coughing a load and straning a lot...reactions4repliesBreathingCoping
