copd and stomach acid...is there a connection with copd and to much stomach acid especially at night/...reactions2repliesSleep
End stage of COPD...How long does the end stage typically last? My husband was diagnosed as critical stage over 5 yrs. ago. He's been on on oxygen 24/7 for a couple years. He...reactions8repliesEnd Stage
Flare Up Recovery...I recently had a major flare up. The worst one I have had since being diagnosed with COPD 4 1/2 years ago. I caught a bit of flu in late...reactions9repliesCopingFlares Exercise
Does anyone have experience with hydrogen therapy as a treatment for COPD?...Dear forum friends, I am asking this question in relation to the exercabation I am currently experiencing. I was diagnosed with COPD about 12 years ago and 30 days ago...reactions11repliesBreathing
Copd asthma edema in feet...Recently my feet are puffier then usual ,I'm not but seems like I get more out of breath when my feet are puffy I was recently prescribed predestone and my...reactions5repliesSide Effects
How often do you change your tubing and canula?...How often do you change tubing and canula...reactions2repliesBreathing
My frequent exacerbations...In Florida it got so cold I got pneumonia , I never recovered and coughed till I couldn't cough anymore. I went to the doctor and went for a breathing...reactions3repliesProgression
Richard ...I’ve had copd since I was young now I have severe copd. Short of breath just walking around the house...reactions1replyProgression
Medication flops...I was diagnosed 20 years ago. It's been one battle after another in the United States. Currently I have had to jump start my lungs the old fashion way. Without...reactions3repliesInsurance & Disability
A gradual change of thought...I found myself in some stress this morning after letting my Great Dane out, back in, feeding her, making coffee, and returning to the computer room. A lot to accomplish...reactions2repliesCoping
Medicine for insomniaHow...Has anyone found a solution to their problem of insomnia that doesn't interfere with breathing? I'm finding that everything I'm prescribed can possibly interfere with my breathing, so I'm becoming...reactions2repliesBreathingSleep
COPD Moments That Can Be Avoided and How to Prevent Them...A gallant is a person living with COPD who does everything right. While we all aspire to be gallant COPD patients, most of us have our goofus moments. Let's explore...reactions10comments
At home ventilator...Is anyone using an at home non-invasive ventilator. I am stage 3 severe emphysema....reactions1replyBreathingTreatment
Mary needs help sleeping...I have difficulty sleeping with copd keep waking up every two hours feeling breathless. Coughing up a lot of mucus before i can sleep again. Any helpful ideas...reactions1replyChronic BronchitisEmphysema
cannibud oil...Ha anyone used this and found it helpful, Just interested....reactions2repliesTreatment
Stage 4 copd with cf...I think I'm at the end and there is no help for me. I'm on 10 liters of oxygen my life is horrible....reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Worried I have copd...What can I do if COPD shows up on a chest x ray ? I know I had signs of it a couple of years ago but coughing lately has...reactions5repliesCopingDepressionDiagnosis
What are the first signs of COPD?...Hi I've just had a chest x-ray & I'm worried I might have COPD can anyone advise ?...reactions1replyDiagnosis