Slowing COPD Progression...What are some things you do or have found helpful to slow your COPD's progression?...reactions30repliesCopingTips & Advice
10 Ways to Slow the Progression of COPD...Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD) is often described as a disease that progresses over time. The good news is that this progression...reactions9comments
Really fed up, angry and feeling hopeless, reduced to just my illness...Been feeling weakness and exhaustion to the point where I could barely take care of my home. Severe pain on my right...reactions6comments
Lung Hyperinflated...I had Bilateral Lung Volume Reduction. Only problem was lungs were so over-inflated that surgeon had to remove little pieces of lungs...reactions6replies
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactionscomments
Emphysema ...Has anyone read “How I Reversed My Mom’s Emphysema” by W.H. Miller?...reactions6repliesAwareness
Has anyone had a Zephyr valve procedure? ...After my first consultation I feel the costs of numerous tests, hospital stays, and very high complication risks outweigh the small improvement...reactions15replies
Kathy...Hi please can you tell me if I should be taking Anoro , every day . I am putting on so much...reactions1reply
Donating Plasma for Alpha-1 Patients...Jackie strongly emphasizes the essential significance of plasma donation in bringing hope and support to persons who struggle with Alpha-1. Donation improves...reactions3comments
Symptoms ...Hi I have stage 4 Emphysema With no symptoms! I am needing a lung transplant I was diagnosed in 2018 non symptomatic...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Allergies...Any suggestions on cleaning supplies that won't effect breathing? I have tried many that say allergy free,natural etc and still get burning...reactions8replies
Questions COPD Patients Have at the Hospital...There are some basic questions that everyone with COPD should know the answers to. Questions like "What is COPD?" and "What are...reactions7comments
Antidepressants...Does anyone here take them? Do they help? I am seriously considering getting my GP to prescribe some for me....reactions11repliesCoping
Reasons You Could Have Blood in Your Mucus When Coughing...Editor's note: If you are experiencing the presence of blood in the mucus, please seek medical attention immediately for a medical evaluation...reactionscomments
atriovent ...hi everyone i’m considering myself a total newcomer as although i’ve been a member since 2019 i don’t get that much spare...reactions3repliesTreatment
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...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...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...reactions20comments
Oxygen levels ...I hear people talk about doctors telling them what their oxygen levels should be . This level is when you are not...reactions9repliesBreathing
