Are you taking NUCALA?...In Nov of 21 I was diagnosed with Esphinophol(sp) Asthma after 4 days in hospital with a COPD FLARE UP. Started NUCALA in early 22 and have not had a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Shortness of breath ...Does anyone else have trouble with shortness of breath, I'm having real problems and tightness on my chest, but because my oxygen levels are always good so why can't i...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesBreathing
BIOLOGIC SHOT...I have never had asthma but my dr.started me on trezpire a once a month shot.its very expensive but your dr.can help you get it approved.takes two weeks to show...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Got Test Results Today...I got my CT scan and bloodwork test results today. My doctor's FNP called me. I was a little worried it was going to be bad news, because they have...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
What I Would Like Doctors to Know...When we are diagnosed with COPD, it can feel like receiving a swift blow to the head. We rarely see it coming and often don’t know what it means. The...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Caregiver to my brother...I talk with his doctor tomorrow for the first time. He passed out yesterday and here's his head enough to open up a cut above his eyebrow but would not...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Sats always dropping when moving ...Hi there, I’m writting for my grandma. She’s had copd for a few years now and seems to be worsening, she’s been on home oxygen for just over 7 months...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesBreathing
Racing Heart Beat...Hi there, I was wondering if anyone suffers with a racing heart beat, I have been getting this quite a lot lately, even when I am sitting down and still...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Let’s Talk Biologics for COPD...I’m sure you’ve seen commercials for biologics. Biologic drugs are a newer (although not so new anymore) treatment option often discussed in other communities. I have not personally tried a biologic...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Air quality from wild fires...I was wondering if others are feeling bad with the air quality from the wild fires?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Oxygen Use in TV and Movies...Have you ever noticed oxygen patients on TV shows or movies? It’s something that I never paid too much attention to before they put me on oxygen, even though I...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Breathing ...I have to slow walk with my oxygen to the car. I can still drive but my mobile scooter is to heavy for me to lift. We are looking for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
LVRS...Curious if anyone completed LVRS and any insight associated…thank you!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSurgery
Not sure...I was having shortness of breath last week so I went to the ER. I was there for 6 hours. They did a EKG a chest x -Ray with &...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Getting Diagnosis ...How long did it take to get a diagnosis of COPD? My doctors can not agree....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Slowly making progress...I am working into getting back into my new norm of working and knowing that the one that would talk to me at lunch is no longer here. Yes it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Tracking The Movement of Your Numbers...One of the things that I wish I had been taught at the beginning of my diagnosis was how to track my numbers. This would help me be more aware...Reactions0reactionsComments54 comments
Hi new here...Hi just like to say just joined have severe cold and suspected cancer my name is Jimmy I have to go in hospital on the 4th July to have a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Depression ...I have had copd for a while I am at stage 3. I feel frighten. My depression has really hit hard for many months. Also my husband's mother passed away...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDepression
