Lung pain ...Has anyone experienced severe pain in their lungs?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptoms
My journey ...I was diagnosed with COPD in the spring of this year. I have multiple issues such as a hiatal hernia, peripheral artery disease, primary biliary cholongitis, and Barrett's esophagus ...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Where to now ?...Hello all, Firstly, I live in the UK, so I use our NHS system which I have no complaints with. The question I am curious about is that yesterday I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
FUN Christmas Prank is ON...Well folks it is that time of year to do something naughty or nice. This year for me was a little of both. My family has had a rough year...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFriends & FamilyCaregivingCoping
Diagnosis ...Being diagnosed just this past summer, I have a question....or two. I was diagnosed with "moderate" COPD by 2 different hospitals. I do have some discomfort and slight breathing issues...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Update I am Back for now -- Stage 4...Its been a while since my last post / update. Why, well within a couple days all stuff hit the fan again. First there was 2 black outs with falls...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesCopingEnd StageAwareness
Tilt-a-Whirl of Home, Hospital, and Rehab...There is a revolving door that often starts slow until the frequent hospitalizations become dizzying. It may start with a fall, which leads to increased bed rest and muscle atrophy...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Update to My Wife's September Car Accident...Just wanted to update my wife's recovery from her car accident in September. Her shoulder and knee have pretty much recovered and are feeling better. But her neck has not...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesFriends & FamilyCaregiving
Rapid Heart Rate causes shortness of breath...I was in the hospital all last week, because driving home from work, my heart took of pounding so hard and so fast I couldn't breathe. I had to pull...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How to breathe when there is an Elephant sitting on your chest?...My wife said I should try to learn the way she was taught in yoga classes. Take a deep breath, hold it for a count of five, then let it...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesFlares
Breathless...Has anyone any suggestions regarding the breathlessness I do have 2 inhalers but looking for any further advice you found helpful...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentBreathing
To prevent bacterial infection from reoccurring, how often should I change my canula for a new one? ...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesBreathing
Here's How I Deal With Insurance Coverage Challenges...Insurance companies have evolved significantly over the years. But many of these changes, in my opinion, seem to focus more on cutting costs and increasing profits than on ensuring patients...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
OTC Lung support supplements ...I am having a lot of problems with thick mucus that I don't have the lung strength to cough out. I have tried many things to help thin the mucus...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Triple inhalers - Says has more events when adding 3, better with 2...Thought people should know... In COPD, CV Events Increase With Use of Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy - Pulmonology Advisor www.pulmonologyadvisor.com/news/copd-cv-events-increase-with-single-inhaler-triple-therapy/?utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NWLTR_PUL_UPDT_SS_SLI-Lasso-DI-PP_myCME...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Zephyr Valves...I have stage 4 COPD and my doctor has suggested Zephyr Valves.I would like to hear from people who have stage 4 COPD and have gotten the valves ... Have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgery
Lonely ...Feel very alone with my COPD looking to speak to people who have similar problems & goals...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCoping
Ok recently diagnosed COPD st 2 moderate, not much from my primary care Dr ?...So what are exaberations,flare ups ? I have wheezing ,hugging and putting sometimes but use my Albuterol inhaler and my stiolto respimar daily 2 puffs ? Also wondering what incan...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & NutritionAwareness
Side afects of Albuterol ?...I have cramps in my toes, hands and legs. Does anyone else have these side affects from Albuterol ? I am doing the nebulizer 3 times a day and regular...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide Effects
What diets do you use to help with COPD...One of our members recently discussed how they use the carnivore diet to help with their COPD. What kind of diets do you use to help yours, or want to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
