Tips that works for me.......These are some of the things that works for me through the years. I find when I'm stressed out my symptoms gets worse....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
Stage 4 COPD ...I'm glad to be I've even though I can't do anything but watch TV or read....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessBreathingCoping
My Wall of Denial...So, though I knew I had it as far back as about 2015, I maintained a nice comfy wall of denial, though the doctor who gave me my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
UPdate on Lung Cancer and COPD...The doctors wanted to back up with something though just to try to ensure possible remission....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
hypercalcemia Diagnosis...I was recently looking through a list of “Health Conditions “, that is on the Kaiser website of mine, and was surprised to find that I had hypercalcemia...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Taking your meds. Having COPD…...I have to wake up every three hours through out the night to take my meds....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysema
Diagnosed COPD and spirometry ...I have a long wait for spirometry through the NHS so I booked a private one and had it today. it shows my fev1/Fev is 71% which now has...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisEmphysemaNewly Diagnosed
Recently diagnosed “mild” COPD...Besides the general symptoms out of breath etc I have heavy breathing thru my throat also constant nasal congestion....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Inhaler VS nebulizer...I can get the medication in inhaler form or I can get it through a nebulizer. The inhalers cost a lot more but are much more convenient....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
CPAP and Hyperinflation?...I've found nothing on the Net, except one small article describing exactly what I go through nearly every night....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingSleepProgression
Family Gatherings with Unvaccinated Relatives...I have tried to be very careful through this entire time. I was, once again, invited to a family Christmas dinner....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesAwareness
Diagnosis and where I am today....I'm on a high calorie diet though I eat healthy I snack on crisps and sweets as I burn a lot of cal7breathing....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Mucus Production During Flare-Ups...Hi, I've been having a problem with mucus production and moving mucus through my airways....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingEmphysemaSymptoms
Bloating/Swelling...Mine progressively gets worse thru the day. My chest feels swollen and my abdomen gets distended....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Grandchildren...I have 6 grandchildren- ages 8 thru 1 years old and I love them very much....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & Family
Service dogs?...But I am thinking of getting a dog and going through a program to train it myself to be a service dog, anticipating that I may need help with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Scar Tissue and Spasms in the Lung area...I am getting some painful spasms in my side...feels like under the rib cage as well as a tightening which seems to be more constant through out the day...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsProgression
Does anyone else have speaking problems with COPD?...I can't breathe through my nose. It's near the point where I don't want to talk on the phone, or have family and friends around....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Exacerbation Recovery time...How long does it take some of you all to be back on track again after going thru this? I know I need to have some patience here....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares BreathingCoping
Giving up...When I say something to my husband he just proceeds to tell me how he pushes through & how he has 35% usage of his heart diabetes & copd...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
