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...reactions5comments
Coughing...I get bad coughing bouts plenty of mucus. Difficulty breathing. It all of a sudden explodes, takes about 15 - 30 min...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions2repliesBreathing
Making Every Moment of Everyday Worth Living...Where did this year go? When I was young, I always asked my parents, “Is Christmas coming pretty soon?" I always got...reactions11comments
Any tips on the use of supplemental oxygen...I've been getting a lot conflicting ideas and suggestions about the use of supplemental oxygen. Some say it shouldn't be used at...reactions8replies
The COPD Mishaps That We Don’t Like To Talk About: Part 1...I can’t believe I’m going there, but here it goes. I know a lot of us have had this happen before, but...reactions13comments
COPD and Difficulty Sleeping...Does your COPD disrupt your sleep? What are some things that you do to sleep better?...reactions31repliesSleep
Lung cancer screening...Well this is going to be a busy and scary couple of weeks for me. Have a dr appt Monday, then a...reactions3repliesCopingAwarenessBreathing
What To Say to Someone Who Has Been Diagnosed With COPD...I will be honest with you. When someone is diagnosed with a disease, it's not easy for me to come up with...reactions2comments
Help with diagnosis...Hi all, Boy am I glad I found you all. I was diagnosed with restrictive lung disease about 1.5 ago. I went...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Depressed....I am finished with myself and have no reason to keep on going. I am scared I am angry at what my...reactions23repliesDepression
Learning curve ...Ok, been diagnosed with COPD and Sleep Apnea for a few years now, but no matter what is taught, read, learnt or...reactions2repliesCoping
Stage 4 emphysema ...I’m short of breath just lying still . I’ve tried everything and am currently in a rehab facility. Getting nebulizer treatments with...reactions5repliesEmphysema
