Spiriva: anyone switched from Handihaler to Respimat?...I’ve been taking spiriva via the handihaler for many years and my copd has held at mild-moderate during this time. I just switched my insurance and they don’t cover the...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Zephyr treatment...How do I get a review for the Zephyr treatment...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Copd and Covid -how to manage anxiety ...Hi everybody ! I struggle with anxiety going into indoor public spaces especially . Have not gone into a restaurant for 3 years . I am stage 3 copd and...Reactions0reactionsComments27 replies
Having COPD Is Full of Do Not’s...It seems that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, belongs in a "world of not." This will hopefully make sense once you begin reading. Hopefully, we can have...Reactions0reactionsComments30 comments
A Heart Month Review...February has been heart month for as long as I can remember. It is the month to stop and check in with yourself and your heart health. We have all...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
COPD Hobbies / Exercise ...HI everyone. Just wondering if anyone else has hobbies that actually helps them with getting a little more exercising in. Also interested in finding ways to "hide" the exercise but...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingExerciseTips & Advice
Insurance Companies Versus Doctors...My pharmacist just called me. She said my prescription was ready to be picked up. She also said my insurance requires that they pull it off the shelf If I...Reactions0reactionsComments41 comments
Irritability, Impatience, and Withdrawing...Our families and friends know I have COPD, asthma, allergies, and more. They know they aren’t to come in wearing scented products. Especially body sprays. I have had terrible reactions...Reactions0reactionsComments39 comments
Copd ...Hi to all I have been sent a Blue Inhaler from the GPbut I've uses these for 27 years when I was told I had asthma Now say copd bu5...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCoping
PFT low MIP...Hi, I saw a pulmonologist due to inability to inhale fully like before. MIP was 34 and MEP was 80. I had restricted pattern in PFT and have mostly right...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingDiagnosis
Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism: Have You Ever Heard of Them? Part 2 of 2...I am writing part 2 of this article exactly two weeks out of surgery. You can read part one here. It has been a journey for sure. My scar is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hypercalcemia and Hyperparathyroidism: Have You Ever Heard of Them? Part 1 of 2...I wanted to share my experience with how I was diagnosed with hypercalcemia and hyperparathyroidism to help others who may deal with the symptoms of this like I have for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Sharing Information on Lung Nodules...In our community forum, someone had questions about nodules, so I thought this would be helpful for those with questions. Lung nodules are small masses that grow inside the lungs...Reactions0reactionsComments36 comments
Anxiety attacks...About a month ago I was getting ready to shower and was having my usual anxiety. It was worse this time almost to the nervous breakdown point. I just stopped...Reactions0reactionsComments119 comments
I ignored a flare-up and paid the price. ...About 3 years ago I had a COPD flare up. My symptoms were a 99° fever, fatigue, chest congestion, Etc. I did not take time out to go to the...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
A Feeling of Urgency Not nice !...I think I just need to voice or put in writing this feeling I have had for just over week. It's a feeling of urgency, not to be mistaken for...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingDepression
walking with rolator...after being sick for the past 3 weeks I'm trying to get back to my exercises. Walking has been hard to do so I bought a rollator but I keep...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
The Thing About Anxiety...It is common knowledge for those with COPD that it comes with a full dose of anxiety and stress. Often these issues are confusing, unwelcome, and foreign to us. As...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Copd medication and heart medication ...I can't use copd inhalers because there is a drug interaction with my heart medication Corgard. Has anyone else have this problem?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide Effects
Exercise for sittig...My o2 drops so much when I walk, will the exercises I do while sitting eventually help me be able to walk farther before desaturating?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
