Give Me Strength...Please give me strength in this COPD world. This title really resonates with me. How often have I said those three words: “Give me strength.” If you stop and think...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
42 year old please help me understand...Please help me understand my results. I had a CT scan for unrelated lung function reasons and the scan came back saying I have emphysema. I am 42 years old...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessEmphysemaNewly Diagnosed
Another Fun Learning Day...So, I started down a new trail today with my ENT (Ear, Nose, & Throat) Doctor, and I learned a lot. My hearing got tested first. I kind of already...Reactions0reactionsComments47 repliesDiagnosis
A Day Out Leads to Ignorance and Rudeness...I had a doctor’s appointment; the day was lovely, with the promise of spring around the corner. I was happy to get out of the house for a few hours...Reactions0reactionsComments48 comments
Giving up smoking and gum problems ...I have not posted for a while; I gave up smoking at last on Xmas eve, I'm in my late 60s. I'm over the pond in England and our NHS...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Help for depression ...I often feel depressed I have stage 3 copd can't do much. If anyone has tips to help please let me know....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
I was diagnosed with COPD and my Dr did not even tell me what it is, how bad is it, nothing. I was prescribed an inhaler. Some one pls tell......What is COPD and what does it do to my body? Can it get worse? Will I die from this?...Reactions0reactionsComments41 replies
Trelegy better or not...I’m wondering if anyone has any issues with trelegy not working as well as they claim it should. I’m almost at a year on it and feel I’ve had more...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares
Inhaler Use in the Hospital: What to Expect and How It May Differ from Home...Editor's Note: Please note that each hospital admission is unique, and the following account represents only one perspective. When you come to the hospital, things will be different than at...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Seeking affordable medications with the same efficacy and certification as American ones...Hello everyone, I'm looking for affordable medications that are as effective and certified as American ones. As we all know, medications in the US can be very expensive, and sometimes...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Call 911!...Good morning, all! April 13th was a wake up call for me in a big way! I use 02 pretty much 24/7. Occasionally I give my nose a break if...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Where to go from here....Hello. I posted a story about 2 years ago about my boyfriend and his breathing issues. It has not gotten better. He has seen pulmonologists, has had x-rays, one ct...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I've Never Touched a Cigarette...It is true that COPD is mainly a 'smokers problem' or pollution and even genetics. I have never touched a cigarette in my life, my Dad smoked but never in...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
First thing in the morning ...I was recently diagnosed with copd emphysema. My biggest symptom is first thing in the morning. I wake up sob with tightness in my chest. Better after I'm up. Yes...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesBreathingEmphysema
Hekel...I have trouble breathing but when I have the test done they say my breathing is fine that is because I have a rest in between it and then she...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
What are some tips when you feel pain in your ribs and chest ...I have a lot of pain in my ribs and chest. Can't seem to find any relief...Reactions0reactionsComments30 replies
Is this another side effect of COPD?...Hello to Everyone, I hope you all are having easy breathing days. I have a question I’ve been wondering if others with COPD have to deal with. I have had...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSide EffectsExercise
Smoking marijuana?...Is smoking marijuana just as bad as smoking cigarettes when you have COPD and emphysema?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingMedical Marijuana
Exacerbations - what do they feel like for me...I was replying to a topic I just read! What do these exacerbations feel like- I was just released from Hospital on another diagnosis about four days ago. I visited...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
I Had To Smile...Reading the article on what a COPD patient should have which included a good doctor and an action plan I could only smile. I have neither. I was diagnosed about...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
