Antibiotics - Needing them, Insurance Problems ...This week I needed antibiotics to hopefully hold off pneumonia. There was changes in my breathing and mucus color. My doctor responded immediately and ordered steroid and antibiotic prescription. My...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessFlares Treatment
Caregiver tips...As the wife and caregiver of my husband with copd, lately caring for him is often difficult. I have the need to vent or talk with someone who can give...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Mental and Physical Health With COPD...You may know what COPD is and that it affects your organs. It can affect your body and mind. It’s very important that you see your doctor as scheduled. Maybe...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How can I stop smoking after 50 years of it?...I've tried multiple ways, and nothing seems to work for me. This is a very serious problem for me. Do people still use hypnosis to stop smoking?...Reactions0reactionsComments44 repliesSmoking
What Is Shingles?...Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Its telltale sign is a painful...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Update to COPD Guidelines May Benefit You...Editor's Note: Always talk with your doctor before altering your drug schedule or if you have any concerns regarding your treatment. In the early 1990s, some of the world's most...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Work...Does anyone work full time with COPD and oxygen? The bad part is my job is to talk , all day non stop , I’m in sales over the phone...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesWork & Employment
Sometimes Being a Shut-In is a Necessity...I have been a shut-in the past couple weeks and will probably continue for the future next couple of weeks. The weather here in Central Texas has been crazy. Temperatures...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesBreathingFlares Triggers
COPD pain + doctor...Finally went to urgent care for chest pain, got chest X-ray that showed copd, been trying for over a week just to get someone at pulmonologist to answer the phone...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Catch Your Breath...It is a new paradigm. We must learn to breathe differently by becoming more efficient at moving oxygen around our lungs and expelling used oxygen. I began to study the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
David Ball ...Well I worked in the Volkswagen stamping plant for years we started working on doors from Germany that they had a problem they couldn't fix I went back and fixed...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Trouble Sleeping...I don't know what is happening to me. The last week I got all ready for bed but can't sleep. When I lay down to go to bed, I'm finding...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
3 week countdown until......My first grandson's countdown to birthday!! I've tried hard every day to get whatever exercise I can in. Have kept to my med routine and have taken my 10 supplements...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Julie's story...Hello, my name is Julie I am a smoker I do have COPD emphysema and I have three nodules on my lungs. I have severe pain in my back I...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
OHS...Does anyone have ohs ? I’m on o2 only 2.5. And need a by-pap at night to get as much of the co2 out of my system otherwise I pass...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
About inhalers...You know I know I have COPD but I've noticed that if I use my inhalers it feels like I get worse I feel like I can breathe better without...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Some Days Are Worse Than Others...No two days are the same and some days are better or worse than others. The fight just never seems to go away, and it begins anew every morning. Some...Reactions0reactionsComments25 comments
Exercising with copd...Hi folks. I have been following copd.net for quite a while. This is my 1st time asking a question. I need help please!! I have severe copd & heart issues...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Giving Up Smoking Due to COPD Diagnosis...I have seen quite a few people in this forum and on many social network forums trying to quit smoking. I have shared some tips that helped me there, but...Reactions0reactionsComments42 comments
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery ...Has anyone had this surgery or the valve surgery. My Dr thinks I should have the LVRS. Was wondering if they had an improvement in their breathing. Thank you in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies