Trying to figure out what is making me worse...Has anybody had or know of someone that had experienced a flare up from the use of Mucinex daily?...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesBreathing
is losing your balance a sign of copd.it is not my ears...it is not my ears....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSymptoms
Wildfires From Canada...These Canadian wildfires have had a serious impact on a large portion of the U.S. In Illinois, our air quality has been at the highest levels that I have ever...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Sleep Study...I've been recently diagnosed with COPD, this past Memorial Day weekend to be exact. I did a sleep study with a watch like device and finger probe. It turned out...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesSleep
breathing problems after COVID...I am 33s man. I was smoking occasionally between 20-27s. I practiced sport until I was 30 years old (triathlon). After COVID in 2021 I felt that my physical capacity...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosisBreathingSymptoms
Has anyone participated in a home respiratory program? They evaluate patient, check out how patient is using medications, inhalers and oxygen supplementary equipment. It is funded by Medicare. They work......My goal is to become fit enough to attend Pulmonary Rehab classes. I want to make sure that I am using my medicine, inhalers and oxygen units for my best...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Plumonary rehab...Im waiting to hear from the plumonary rehab team that have to contact me to get the ball rolling so to speak. Im actually looking forward to getting involved with...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingPulmonary RehabilitationNewly Diagnosed
Summer Heat, Humidity, and Air Quality as COPD Triggers...Summer is here, and so is the chance to enjoy the great outdoors. But be careful. If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may find that certain aspects...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Diagnosed via ct scan last week with extensive emphysema...Hi all, so last week after being admitted to hospital with strep pnuemonia and lung fungus I was diagnosed with extensive pulmonary emphysema…… I’m terrified of what the future holds...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
A Day at the Park With the Boys...Being a grandparent is one of life’s little pleasures. For many years I never really thought I would have grandchildren. The dream was elusive and fleeting. After I found out...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not sure if I’m having a flare up or if this is my new baseline...I’ve had been diagnosed with COPD for about 10 years now. I smoked for about 50 years off and on. Quitting and restarting several times and now do not smoke...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesBreathing
Being apart of the copd community ...When I was first diagnosed with COPD I had no clue about what was going to happen to me and I definitely want to learn all I can about this...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Pulmonary Rehabilitation...Has anyone done pulmonary rehabilitation? I'm curious as to what all is involved. Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments100 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Money Saving Tip - For some ??? ...Hey everyone, I do not know why I did not post this earlier, but it just came back to mind. NOT based on income either!!!! Some Utility companies will give...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
nitrous oxide inhalation. ...I'm soon going to be having dental implants due to a bone disease all my teeth will be pulled out and I will be getting implants mg dentist wants to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I just needed some advice on my copd ...I'm sorry but I dont think I should be here I have read alot of things on this site wich I no nothink about. I am sorry for taking up...Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Copd ...Hello everyone I completed my pft test better results than I could possibly have imagined. Still stage 3 but no decrease lung capacity. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
It’s Time for the County Fair...It’s Tuesday, June 20th, 2023, which means one thing: it’s time for the 164th Annual Henry County Fair! It also means that it is hot and humid, and there will...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to you pay for expensive inhalers like symbicourt?...How do you pay for expensive medication like inhalers?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCost
The Summer Slump With COPD and How to Beat It...Summertime has a certain feel that brings on memories of my mom. All of my mom’s friends called her Tootsie. She lived up to her cheerful name in many ways...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
