BIOLOGIC SHOT...I have never had asthma but my dr.started me on trezpire a once a month shot.its very expensive but your dr.can help you get it approved.takes two weeks to show...reactions3repliesChronic Bronchitis
Got Test Results Today...I got my CT scan and bloodwork test results today. My doctor's FNP called me. I was a little worried it was going to be bad news, because they have...reactions13repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
What I Would Like Doctors to Know...When we are diagnosed with COPD, it can feel like receiving a swift blow to the head. We rarely see it coming and often don’t know what it means. The...reactions10comments
Caregiver to my brother...I talk with his doctor tomorrow for the first time. He passed out yesterday and here's his head enough to open up a cut above his eyebrow but would not...reactionsreplies
Sats always dropping when moving ...Hi there, I’m writting for my grandma. She’s had copd for a few years now and seems to be worsening, she’s been on home oxygen for just over 7 months...reactions10repliesBreathing
Racing Heart Beat...Hi there, I was wondering if anyone suffers with a racing heart beat, I have been getting this quite a lot lately, even when I am sitting down and still...reactions3replies
Let’s Talk Biologics for COPD...I’m sure you’ve seen commercials for biologics. Biologic drugs are a newer (although not so new anymore) treatment option often discussed in other communities. I have not personally tried a biologic...reactions15comments
Air quality from wild fires...I was wondering if others are feeling bad with the air quality from the wild fires?...reactions3repliesBreathing
Oxygen Use in TV and Movies...Have you ever noticed oxygen patients on TV shows or movies? It’s something that I never paid too much attention to before they put me on oxygen, even though I...reactions13comments
Breathing ...I have to slow walk with my oxygen to the car. I can still drive but my mobile scooter is to heavy for me to lift. We are looking for...reactions3repliesBreathing
LVRS...Curious if anyone completed LVRS and any insight associated…thank you!...reactions1replySurgery
Not sure...I was having shortness of breath last week so I went to the ER. I was there for 6 hours. They did a EKG a chest x -Ray with &...reactions1reply
Getting Diagnosis ...How long did it take to get a diagnosis of COPD? My doctors can not agree....reactions1replyDiagnosis
Slowly making progress...I am working into getting back into my new norm of working and knowing that the one that would talk to me at lunch is no longer here. Yes it...reactions2replies
Tracking The Movement of Your Numbers...One of the things that I wish I had been taught at the beginning of my diagnosis was how to track my numbers. This would help me be more aware...reactions54comments
Hi new here...Hi just like to say just joined have severe cold and suspected cancer my name is Jimmy I have to go in hospital on the 4th July to have a...reactions2replies
Depression ...I have had copd for a while I am at stage 3. I feel frighten. My depression has really hit hard for many months. Also my husband's mother passed away...reactions5repliesDepression
Pain with copd...After trying heat,deep breathing I can not get any relief. The pain has now started waking me up at night. I have placed call to my Dr. Waiting on return...reactions1replyCoping
Please help...After a coughing fit or standing up too fast I am nearly fainting. Like seriously legs wobbly, taking a while for full consciousness to return. I have mild COPD but...reactions2replies