COPD Symptom Management in Cold Weather...COPD is a lung disease that gets worse over time and causes coughing, trouble breathing, and making too much mucus.... By Barbara Moore3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Are mild exacerbations a sign of worsening condition?...This greatly assisted me in removing mucus. Over last three weeks I have suffered like never before getting mucus up....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
To have mucus or not to have mucus that is my question...If there is no mucus for goodness sakes dont go looking for it" My rehab tech says " yes you must get it out"....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Is there any better way to control my mucus?...I produce a lot of mucus daily. Is there any way to control it better. I cough like crazy!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Symbicort (budesonide and formoterol fumarate dehydrate)...COPD can cause symptoms such as increased mucus, wheezing, cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Tips for Living With COPD...Breathing exercises and coughing techniques to clear mucus can make breathing easier.... By LaurenL2 min readBookmark for later
Morning Headaches...COPD can cause the airways to become partly blocked due to swelling and excess mucus.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
da mage’s lungs with mucus...i was told my ct scan showed my lower lungs are destroyed and have mucus trapped in said surgery to remove the damaged lung and mucus...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSurgery
COPD and the Weather...Dry heat can also dry out mucus membranes which oftentimes leads to airway irritation and increased difficulty breathing.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
Denial Isn't A River In Egypt...This can involve mucus, chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, even a bacterial infection.... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Prevent a Flare-Up...This helps to strengthen the upper body and moves that stubborn mucus.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments25 comments
So, What IS COPD Anyway?...This can be caused by airway inflammation and mucus. This is what happens with chronic bronchitis.... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Morning symptoms...Lot of coughing and mucus clearing. I usually get up between 6 - 6:30 AM. It takes me til about 8 - 9AM to clear the mucus....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management...This can keep you hydrated and keep mucus thin. A good goal is 6 to 8 glasses of fluid every day.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
The Daily Agony of Living With COPD...I take my meds regularly on a daily basis, and when I get chesty and have a hard time getting mucus to move, I use an airway-clearing device.... By Barbara Moore2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Emphysema and Confusion...Mucus production and removal with sinus infection is a major disaster but will not go into that here-Meds for that started Friday for that.... By brucifer2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
breathing...On a Cpap machine but still having thickness of mucus. So is it the machine or copd that is making it harder for me to breath....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Shortness of Breath...People with chronic bronchitis have airways that are partly blocked by inflammation or mucus. This causes their airways to become narrower.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What is the difference between Albuterol and Ipratropium bromide?...In the lungs, acetylcholine acts to restrict airways and increase mucus production.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
What COPD Is Not...Treatment involves antibiotics to treat the infections and mucus thinners to loosen secretions.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
