Questions concerning medications for diagnosed stage IV COPD...Recently read that "Roxanol" (liquid morphine) has helped with the "air hungry" feeling that we sometimes get. My questions are: Has anyone...reactions1replyTreatment
COPD Awareness Month: COPD Struggles...I have emphysema and chronic bronchitis from the combination of smoking and having Alpha-1. I usually try to stay upbeat and not...reactionscomments
Flares ...I have been in a flare since March. 4 rounds of steroids. 3 rounds of antibiotics. Chest x-ray, sputum test, blood work...reactions1reply
Reflecting on My COPD Journey...It’s been a little over two years since I first started to write for our online health community. The first article that...reactions9comments
Painting, drawing, sketching ...So relaxing, even if you haven't the talent to draw there are some awesome paintings by numbers you can achieve (Amazon have...reactions1reply
Sick Again ...Well, here it is, a month after being in the hospital for coughing up blood, I now have Covid. I started feeling...reactions22repliesCopingHealthcare Team
What do I do? Experiencing weight increase, breathing problems, and bloating!...I think this may be a big part of my problem. Let me tell what is going on for input please. I...reactions1replySymptoms
Thanksgiving: To Do or Not To Do...Thanksgiving can be a huge celebration as, for some, it kicks off the holiday season. As baby boomers, we have become accustomed...reactions18comments
Steroids...Does your skin go back to normal when you stop taking steroids? I've been taking 10mg for about 5 years and my...reactions1reply
Cartoid artery surgery for COPD patients...Has anyone had this surgery? I am concerned about coughing during the procedure....reactions2repliesSurgery
Advanced emphysema...I have about 1/3 lung capacity, am chronically short of breath and have also been chronically lightheaded which no Dr can figure...reactions3repliesEmphysema
The Emotional Toll of Living With COPD...Each person reading this article knows the physical symptoms of COPD and its limitations. We have all felt the strangling anxiety of...reactions33comments
Palliative care ...I have moderate COPD as well as several other serious issues, is palliative care worth pursuing? as I do not want to...reactions8repliesHospice & Palliative CareTips & AdviceInsurance & Disability
Bronchomilatia hyper ventilated lungs and copd?...Does anyone else have the same?? Everyday seems to get harder, I get so fed up and so low...reactions1reply
Managing Flare Ups...If I feel a flare up starting, I sit down, hold a fan to blow in my face and take a nerve...reactions1reply
Tips for coping with the anxiety side of it...Can anyone tell me what tablets have helped with there anxiety as I am not coping very well at all to be...reactions8replies
What tips do you have for managing bloating in the stomach?...Stomach always feeling full want to eat but can't because of the stomach bloating Anybody else feel like that? What can I...reactions23replies
Aspects Of COPD You Cannot See...Have you ever felt like you can't catch your breath, even when you're not running? This is what it's like for people...reactions12comments
