10 Ways to Slow the Progression of COPD...Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) is often described as a disease that progresses over time. The good news is that this progression can be slowed – sometimes significantly – which...reactions9comments
Really fed up, angry and feeling hopeless, reduced to just my illness...Been feeling weakness and exhaustion to the point where I could barely take care of my home. Severe pain on my right side and sides of my back, nausea throwing...reactions6comments
Lung Hyperinflated...I had Bilateral Lung Volume Reduction. Only problem was lungs were so over-inflated that surgeon had to remove little pieces of lungs stuck to chest wall, piece by piece. This...reactions6replies
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 and what you can do about it may...reactionscomments
Emphysema ...Has anyone read “How I Reversed My Mom’s Emphysema” by W.H. Miller?...reactions6repliesAwareness
Has anyone had a Zephyr valve procedure? ...After my first consultation I feel the costs of numerous tests, hospital stays, and very high complication risks outweigh the small improvement, any input is welcome, thanks 🙏...reactions15replies
Kathy...Hi please can you tell me if I should be taking Anoro , every day . I am putting on so much weight! The dr said I should be. doing...reactions1reply
Donating Plasma for Alpha-1 Patients...Jackie strongly emphasizes the essential significance of plasma donation in bringing hope and support to persons who struggle with Alpha-1. Donation improves and saves lives!...reactions3comments
Symptoms ...Hi I have stage 4 Emphysema With no symptoms! I am needing a lung transplant I was diagnosed in 2018 non symptomatic I then had the Astra Zenica And 3...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Allergies...Any suggestions on cleaning supplies that won't effect breathing? I have tried many that say allergy free,natural etc and still get burning eyes tight chest and cough.has anyone found something...reactions8replies
Questions COPD Patients Have at the Hospital...There are some basic questions that everyone with COPD should know the answers to. Questions like "What is COPD?" and "What are the best treatment options?" I want to talk...reactions7comments
Antidepressants...Does anyone here take them? Do they help? I am seriously considering getting my GP to prescribe some for me....reactions11repliesCoping
Reasons You Could Have Blood in Your Mucus When Coughing...Editor's note: If you are experiencing the presence of blood in the mucus, please seek medical attention immediately for a medical evaluation and guidance. While I was on our community...reactionscomments
atriovent ...hi everyone i’m considering myself a total newcomer as although i’ve been a member since 2019 i don’t get that much spare time for myself as my husband has got...reactions3repliesTreatment
Steps per day...I walk between 2500 and 3000 steps per day (not all at once). Not sure if that is alot or not enough. Does anybody else keep up with their steps?...reactions6repliesExercise
What is COPD Staging?...While moderating our community social media platforms, I noticed a post from one of our community members. They asked, “What is end-stage COPD, and what are some symptoms?" If I...reactionscomments
Me and COPD...I don't mean to make this a woe is me thing and hope it does not come across that way. As to why am I writing this, I don't know...reactions20comments
Oxygen levels ...I hear people talk about doctors telling them what their oxygen levels should be . This level is when you are not active , right ? Also can a RT...reactions9repliesBreathing
Pulse Oximeters...Do finger pulse oximeters give accurate readings when you are walking . I heard the wrist oximeters didn't and weren't certified by govt. agencies....reactions4repliesAwareness
