Full of Air...I am a retired 72 year old female diagnosed with COPD in 2004. My scariest moments are when my abdomen feels full, I cannot inhale because my diaphragm has no...reactions17repliesBreathing
COPD emphysema and high blood pressure and colds...I've Ben fighting a cold 3 weeks my PCP says just a cold well now my mucus tastes really bad like infection is it possible I have a respiratory infection...reactions8replies
Medications...I have been on the following medication daily for 2 years now Prednisone 10mg, azithromizon and hfa rescue inhaler which I need quite often. I am also on 3l oxygen...reactions5repliesTreatment
What to expect ...Stage 4. On morphine twice a day. 3 liters oxygen. Last pft 20% efv1. Don't sleep well. What to expect? Dr just said if I end up getting hospitalized for...reactions2replies
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE,AND A HAPPY BREATHING EASIER NEW YEAR.X...MERRY CHRISTMAS,AND HAPPY EASIER BREATHING NEW YEAR,SENDING MY LOVE TO YOU ALL.X...reactions17repliesBreathingAwareness
Love, Adaptation, and COPD...On August 22, 2003, I married my best friend. I worked in the ambulance service while he was in the police force. We shared so many of the same interests:...reactions15comments
Travel Tips and Precautions for COPD Patients...So, you've mustered the courage, and you're gonna do it. You are finally feeling strong enough to take that trip, to see those people, enjoy the scenery, and make some...reactions10comments
What does the future hold, Stage 2 at an early age...Since the end of may, I had been having issues with shortness of breath, chest pain, overall lethargy. We did every test possible for the heart, EKG, Echocardiogram, Coronary CTA...reactions6repliesDiagnosisCopingNewly Diagnosed
Need for oxygen ...I'm a 70 year old man with copd. I have severe copd which I understand is one step before end stage copd. My oxygen levels don't fall below 93 and...reactions6repliesBreathing
Tips for keeping nasal cannula in place while sleeping...Good day I've been instructed by my Pulmonologist that I need to use oxygen at night. I have a concentrator on the main floor and when they set it up...reactions2repliesSleep
Eight Tips for Managing the Cold Weather With COPD...As winter approaches, the chill and snow become part of the landscape. It's an opportune moment to discuss effective strategies for navigating the cold weather when you have COPD. If...reactions5comments
Coughing...I get bad coughing bouts plenty of mucus. Difficulty breathing. It all of a sudden explodes, takes about 15 - 30 min + to calm down. I take carbocisteine and...reactions8replies
Inhaler VS nebulizer...I have COPD - not sure of the level. I'm not on oxygen but I have two important inhalers: Atrovent and Wixela Inhub. I can get the medication in inhaler...reactions3repliesTreatment
How Fast a Good Day Can Turn Bad With COPD...This past Saturday, I attended a beautiful fall wedding. The temperature was perfect and was in the high 60s. The sun was shining; the leaves were turning colors. The wind...reactions28comments
Nebulizer treatment ...What are the most effective medications used in nebulizer treatments for very advanced emphysema? I do not want steroids! Currently using Brovana which only helps a little. Thank you for...reactions3repliesEmphysema
breathing problems...ive got c.o.p.d never been told wether severe or what thet always never seenm to tell you doctors that im on the blue salbutamol and trelogy my breathings getting worse...reactions2replies
Existing COPD and now positive with the RSV...It has been a living nightmare that won't stop. Spent 2 days in the ICU last year on a vent.. Yes i have the Alpha-1 gene. It . Lung screens...reactions9repliesBreathing
Depression..What's next...With COPD stage 4 I have reached a stage where it's hard to see ahead with a smile. To wake Happy. I wonder if My Dr's have given up. Nothing...reactions13replies
Trelegy ...My doctor switched me from breztri to trelegy. I'm not doing as well. It's been 3 days. I'm also using nebulizer with albuterol every 12 hours. Doctor is closed for...reactions2repliesBreathing
