Lack of COPD Symptoms...I have always been very in tune with my body but all of this pretty much blindsided me.... By seburnworth033 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
No, I never smoked. Seriously....order to protect life opportunities for the younger son, they lied about the first born son being hurt in a fall from his highchair, so it wasn't until much... By careyje2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Knew It Was Likely, But Thought I'd Have More Time!...Between feeling so much better and finding this website, I am feeling more hopeful than I have for a while!... By 6hjeu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
COPD, anxiety and vanity ...I am 65, I have stage 4 emphysema ( end stage,I’ve been told), pulmonary hypertension and Factor V Leiden ( too much of the clotting factor)....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Learning to breathe...Nothing is too much trouble they are looking after me really well, but Sometimes I still feel guilty that I can’t do what I used to.... By Blackmirror4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active todayWhat excersize can I do to help me walk farther without getting tired and out of breath?...But it hasn't helped much. What else can I do?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Nose closes when i cough...After the cough is finished nose stays closed for short while sometimes with mucous sometimes without....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Active 5 days agoExacerbation or my normal ?...I'm scared about taking prednisone so much. Is this really bad news ?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares
Tualang Honey or Manuka Honey...stage COPD and has had COPD for a long time; however, I just recently came across some info that these types of honey can help with cough and perhaps Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingTips & Advice
Duct cleaning through out the house ? ...Well we are taking a deep dive tomorrow and having our air ducts cleaned....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Inhaler...I don’t feel like my inhaler helps that much. I use ProAir RespiClick. For me, nebulizer is much better. I use my nebulizer every 4 hours....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentBreathing
Flutter valve ...Has anyone tried a flutter valve to help with mucous removal and lung strengthening?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
Is there research on a cure for COPD?...Doesn't seem to be much online about this! It doesn't seem to get as much attention as things like cancer and heart disease....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
COPD and cataract surgery...I cough a lot and deeply to bring up mucus.I am afraid the coughing will effect my eyes after surgery. Has anyone had experience with this? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingSymptomsTips & Advice
Grieving with COPD...Grieving sucks – looking for another place to live not helping. It’s making it worse....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronic BronchitisEmphysema
Status Update On My Brother (and me)...I have to focus on one day at a time and just put one foot in front of the other....Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
Just a rant....For me life sucks, family deserted me. I am sorry if I made anyone feel uneasy. My rant is over....Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesDepressionCopingMental Health
When you think stage 4 copd is too much to handle..........with a rotten cherry, i have been most recently diagnosed with cancer......and so the treatments will begin, first starting with surgery to remove as much...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
What are the effects of oxygen toxicity and how does it occur?How...how does too much oxygen affect the body. What reading indicates you are getting too much?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Do humidity and barometric pressure affect breathing ability significantly?...I have had much-reduced breathing ability during this cold, wet winter....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
