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
Tips for guaifenesin ...Does anybody take guaifenesin long term every day ?...reactions14repliesSide Effects
Low dose ct lung cancer screening...I have had several low dose ct scans since 2017. I also went on oxygen therepy in 2017. In 2020 I had 4 zephyr valves placed in left lung. My...reactions5repliesAwarenessEmphysemaTreatment
Morning symptoms...My mornings are the worst part of the day for me. Lot of coughing and mucus clearing. I usually get up between 6 - 6:30 AM. It takes me til...reactions3replies
Questions To Ask Your Doctor After Your Diagnosis ...So, you’ve had that appointment. The one you were told you have a diagnosis of COPD. You’ve had time to ponder it, perhaps enough to accept and study it. Now...reactions14comments
Chronic cough at night...Is there an over the counter cough remedy that could help with the chronic cough? Loo...reactions6repliesTreatment
Not and sick...I have copd, this has been happening for a month, had a lung infection and being treated for it, for about a month, just out of no where, my head...reactions7replies
Is a Pelonis heater safe around 3lb. supplemental oxygen?...I need to know soon because heating season almost upon us and we have always used natural gas for heat. Our (grown) children are using everything they can to force...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
COPD Caregivers...I'm not sure which is more difficult: having COPD or caring for someone who has COPD. The fact of the matter is that when someone in your family has COPD...reactions2comments
Blood Oxygen Levels...When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD 4 years ago, they put me on 3 liters of oxygen and told me my blood oxygen should read between 88 and...reactions3repliesBreathing
DNR or AND: What You Need to Know...Editor's Note: This article discusses sensitive topics related to death, specifically end-of-life care, which may be distressing for some readers. Shortly after I was diagnosed with COPD, I developed heart...reactions6comments
What are your Hobbies?...I wanted to start a thread about everyone's hobbies. I know a lot of us spend a lot of time indoors and having something fun to do and keep one's...reactions110repliesCopingMental Health
https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/pdf/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2023.207.1_MeetingAbstracts.A4537 https://news.mit.edu/2023/new-nanoparticles-can-perform-gene-editing-lungs-0330...I'm not sure I have enough time to engage but I thought I would put these two up here for discussion...reactions1reply
newly diagnosed (near Mild)...good day I am newly diagnosed with COPD i am 47 turning 48 years old, Former smoker, i stop smoking about 12 years ago, I am takign respimat as instructed...reactions2repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
Chest tightness...I recently started experiencing chest tightness-no shortness of breath or wheezing-just tightness. Any insight as to why and what might help to relieve the tightness?...reactions10replies
