Nebulizer meds...Confused on what meds to take. My Doc has me on Albueterol, Ipratropirium, budesonide and Brovana. All nebulized meds. Im reading more and more that Ipratropirium and Budesonide don't need...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Emphysema patient...I recently completed 3 months of pulmonary rehab and my shortness of breath has gotten much worse. The exercising was very difficult but I forged through it. I was able...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingEmphysemaPulmonary Rehabilitation
The Daily Agony of Living With COPD...One of the things that I have learned while dealing with COPD is that it is hard for others to understand what we live with every day of our life...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Spirometry, stage II...Hello, I was bot taking medications for 2 days. Was filling okay before sleep and woke up 9 am because of cough and was in a bed until 2 pm...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Having Long Covid and COPD...Let's talk long Covid. Twenty days after our previous Covid test, my husband and I tested positive for Covid-19. This was the third time. When we tested positive, my husband...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Life...Was told nothing 3 years ago when I got sick now have copd and pretty much found out when I went to get my inhaler that I had it...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Breathing...6 days copd stage 1 no sleep, emergency room visit anziety told me another of life to live but I can't breath already what to do...Reactions0reactionsComments27 replies
Copd...Please help not sure what to do...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBreathingDiagnosisDepression
The Silent Suffering: When COPD Meets Lack of Understanding...Editor's Note: This article discusses domestic abuse and neglect, which may be distressing for certain readers. The cruelest part of having COPD is the people that refuse to understand. It’s...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Your thoughts on portable battery oxygen units...I have a question. I've been using an oxygen concentrator at a constant flow of 2L. When I go shopping I use a canister with this little gizmo on top...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTreatment
COPD emphysema...I have a pluggy runny nose and don't know what to do about it and I can't see my doctor for another month what can I do please help...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesEmphysemaBreathing
Spirometry results...Hi I'm 42 years old and smoke 20 cigarette a day. I had a spirometry 9 months ago. I been told I have moderate copd. If I stop smoking can...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Breathing ...Hey all my special friends today has been a good 👍 day we had big rain in GA last night it cleared air and I am not struggling so bad...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
Do You Belong to an In-Person Support Group?...When I was first diagnosed with Alpha-1, I was interested in joining a support group. Would there even be one in my area? With Alpha-1 being a rare genetic disorder...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Breathing ...I was so tired I had to rest for a long time but got up and paced myself got load of laundry done...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Copping pain depression ...I have problems dealing with stage3 copd. I have lost so much ability to do every day activity this has made my depression worse. I am feeling so worthless ...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisCoping
Problems breathing ...For some reason my post won't go through can't discuss with group...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
