Low dose Ct scan...I have been diagnosed with copd/ emphysema/asthma about 6 years ago. I was put on the cpap at night with oxygen. I...reactions2repliesCopingFlares
Retirement early ...This disease forced me into disability at 62. Fortunately the long term disability along with Social security disability made it easier financially...reactions4repliesCoping
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactions2comments
It doesn't seem like dietary and drinking plenty of water helps with constipation from copd...I don't know what to eat that won't cause severe constipation from copd. Fiber and drinking plenty of water ate not helping...reactions4repliesExerciseDiet & NutritionMental Health
Hand Swelling with COPD...Has anyone experience hand swelling as a result of a flare-up with COPD?...reactions1replyFlares Side EffectsSymptoms
Any experience with expand-a-lung?...Has anyone tried using the expand-a-lung? I've recently started using it, since I quit smoking. It seems to be helping a lot...reactions10repliesAwarenessBreathing
Bipap machine ...Does using a bipap machine help with your breathing ? I do not have sleep apnea and no trouble sleeping at all...reactions2repliesBreathing
Carol Robinson...I have been truly blessed this year. No colds no sickness at all....reactions1replyCoping
O2 Sat Drop and Recover...While walking, my o2 sat may drop into the high 80%. Just stopping the walk, my o2 sat returns to a resting...reactions1replyExercise
Inhaler ...Hi has anyone used trimbow inhaler and if so how did they find it. I have read it has less side effects...reactions8repliesTreatment
Qualifying for Chronic Care Management...I'm not sure this question is pertinent to COPD alone, and if not, just ignore. My doctor referred me to Chronic Care...reactions2repliesHealthcare Team
Lung transplant ...Has anyone currently or previously undergone a lung transplant? Feedback would be appreciated....reactions4replies
COPD's Impact on Retirement Plans...Has COPD affected or changed your retirement plans? If so, how?...reactions29repliesWork & Employment
Why I think exercise is so important...So many things. Exercise makes me know that I'm fighting this disease rather than just sitting down waiting to get sicker. Some...reactions2repliesExercise
nebulizer and inhaler...I was supposed to have an appointment with my doctor soon after being diagnosed but she is on a long cruise. she...reactions6repliesDiagnosis
COPD inhaler side effects ...Hi can anyone please tell me which COPD inhaler has less side effects, i am having problems with back and stomach pain...reactions4repliesSide EffectsTreatment
COPD supplement and rehab...I am new to this site. I was diagnosed with COPD over 20 years ago. My first symptom was shortness of breath...reactions6repliesPulmonary RehabilitationBreathing
Is it true ...I've watched a video last week and elon musk and a dr o'neill saying they have found a cure for emphysema copd...reactions7repliesAwareness
COPD counseling...How do you go about locating a counselor who specializes in COPD? I have no confidence in my GP so who else...reactions7repliesCoping
