COPD LIFESTYLE AFTER DIAGNOSIS ...I'm 61 and was recently diagnosed with copd after a 5 day hospital stay with double pneumonia.and on top of that I was smoking over 2 packs of cigarettes a...reactions7repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Lung Nodules ...I am 55 years old and diagnosed with moderate COPD 5 years ago. I have given up smoking but I do vape. I was told 12 months ago that I...reactions3repliesSide EffectsDiagnosis
Trimbow inhaler changed to TrimbowNext...Hi I have changed from Trimbow inhaler to TrimbowNext powder form. But don’t feel it is so effective. Has anyone else experienced this please?...reactions5replies
Glossary of COPD Terms...This glossary covers some key aspects of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Learning these terms can help you to better understand the condition. A genetic disorder passed down in families...
Extra Struggles in a COPD World...You’ve probably heard me say that the leg bones are connected to the knee bone. That’s my body, for sure. To me, it only makes sense that one chronic illness...reactionscomments
Blood in mucus ...I have been caughing up mucus with blood. Any one have info on this?...reactions4repliesChronic Bronchitis
dupixent...unresponsive to Breztri and trilogy. anybody out there with good results from Dupixent?...reactions22repliesBreathingEmphysema
Health Risks Associated With COPD...Editor's note: If you have concerns about COPD or associated comorbidities, always consult your healthcare provider. I am sure most of us with COPD have heard that, according to WHO...reactions19comments
Air Purifiers and Humidifiers...Hi All, I was wondering if anyone is or has used either an air purifier or humidifier. Have you seen any benefits in doing so? Thank you in advance....reactions18replies
General questions due to copd and sleep apnea ...Hey, I haven’t posted in a while, I wrote on behalf of my grandmother before. She had a few hospital admissions due to breathing difficulties, She had her lung scans...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceSleepAwareness
Memes I'd Create for Doctor's Offices Then and Now...I enjoy being a respiratory therapist. It gives me an opportunity to connect with people with COPD and to share my knowledge with them. Of course, I enjoy our conversations...reactions9comments
cut glass turning into cancer...I am wondering if anyone else has had ground glass in there lungs turning or being connected to lung cancer?...reactions7repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Pulmonary Rehabilitation...Good afternoon all. I went to my evaluation for pulmonary rehab. The nurse was nice, but I was a little disappointed after her monitoring my blood oxygen after a 6...reactions19repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
New to COPD...My journey started, I’m thinking, last October. I hadn’t been diagnosed yet, but my doctor said it was COPD and I was having a flare-up. It was the first time...reactionscomments
Acute Kidney Damage, COVID, Pneumonia, Sepsis...I was admitted to the hospital with body cramps and swollen hands and feet, while in hospital it was discovered I had acute kidney damage due to low sodium levels...reactionscomments
My COPD life...Hello my name is Keith and I am a 51-year-old male with a partner and 2 kids. A girl who is 26 and a boy who is 20 years old...reactions13comments
Pulmonary Rehab...Good afternoon all. I went to my evaluation for pulmonary rehab. The nurse was nice, but I was a little disappointed after her monitoring my blood oxygen after a 6...reactions26repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
My Grandsons Interviewed Me About COPD: Here's What They Asked...My grandkids are always inquisitive about my Alpha-1, so I thought I would share their questions and how I answer them in an article. I gave them instructions to ask...reactionscomments
shortness of breath / good oxygen level...New to the forum. I was diagnosed in June. Is it normal to have good oxygen reading but still be short of breath? Simple tasks and I can't catch my...reactions4repliesInsurance & DisabilityBreathing
I learned something new for when the power goes out!...This last week we had a power outage for about 7 hours or so. I only had 3 hours of a portable tank left and ended up in the Emergency...reactions1reply
