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
A COPD Patient Interviews Me...I do not always bring this up. But in a conversation today with a patient of mine with severe COPD, I mentioned I had really bad asthma as a kid...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
New here ...Found out about 5 months ago i have copd . Now found out have apnea to . Bit of a shock but there you go . Ive give up smoking...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosis
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating the Impact of GERD on COPD...According to Google.com, GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Heartburn is the main symptom, but it also affects swallowing and causes food to get stuck in the esophagus. When you...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Phone number...Is therea phone number to connect with someone there? I have a member in my adult mental health group who is on oxygen now and considers herself "housebound" and suffers...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
How Often Should We Change Our Hoses and Other Oxygen Information...Just recently, in one of the Alpha-1 support groups, questions have been asked about how often we should change the hoses on our oxygen concentrators. When reading some of the...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Tips for managing nigh time oxygen ...How much tubing do you put in bed with you?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseTips & Advice
Copd advice needed...Hi, everyone! I am caring for my 86 year old Mom, who has copd. I am not sure what stage, but my guess is at least stage 3. She is...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
Spring Has Sprung...Yearning, I so want to smell the flowers. Wildflowers are my favorites. Yet, nothing compares to the aromatic lilacs from those beautiful lilac bushes. I remember picking them up when...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
You Don't Look Sick...I want to thank a few of you members from our forums who reminded me of how this feels. I think we all have been through this, but it would...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Cold oxygen into warm nostrils ...I have been experiencing running problems while using oxygen thru a cannula. Very annoying!!!! That is running nose as opposed to running. Help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingPulmonary RehabilitationTips & Advice
Oxygen Precautions...Hi, I am newly on oxygen after hospital release. I have been told not to run the hair dryer while it is on and not to smoke around it. Those...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysemaAwareness
