Dental appointments ...Now that things are calming down a bit - though we’re not out of the woods yet - I have been long overdue for a visit to my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingTips & Advice
Do I have COPD ? ...FVC 5.1 L , 116% pred FEV1 3.59L , 99% pred FEV1R, 0.7 , 86% pred. Am I copd ?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisAwareness
Are you taking NUCALA?...In Nov of 21 I was diagnosed with Esphinophol(sp) Asthma after 4 days in hospital with a COPD FLARE UP. Started NUCALA in early 22 and have not had a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Mycobacterium avium complex....While this is not a rare infection, it mostly happens to people with pre-existing lung problems. Anyone else out there been diagnosed with MAC?...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
Air travel with COPD...My daughter and I are planning on flying to Portland Oregon in June. We live in Colorado so I expect it will be easier to breathe at sea...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Active yesterdayNewly diagnosed former Firefighter...My breathing seems to be getting slowly worse and it has me worried, I have an appointment with a pulminologist in November and I'm worried what they are...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesProgressionSmoking
Active 8 days agoCommunicating with your Healthcare Team!...How do you prepare for your appointments and make sure your concerns are being taken seriously?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceHealthcare Team
New treatments...Sometimes I wonder if that is because most patients are or were smokers. I have been talked down to by many Dr. for smoking....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Newbie...I am a former smoker and grew up in a smoker’s home. I suck on Luden’s sugar free cherry cough drops which help my cough very temporarily....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Active 3 days agoWhat changes have you had to make because of your COPD? ...Let us know and share tips that might help others who are struggling to make these changes!...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTips & Advice
Why am I getting red "spots" under my skin on my chest mech and arms?...The spots are under skin I cannot feel them , they don't itch, they are purply red in color and look sort of like somebody took a...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Where to live!...WA isn’t as wet as it used to be. I moved to the east side for the better climate than the west side. Curious who lives in the desert...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesWeather
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
What has your experience been like after intubation?...First of all pardon my English, I'm Brazilian. My Mother has had COPD for 10 years. Last week she had an exacerbation due to the flu. Long story short, now...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Anyone Else Have Overlap Syndrome? (COPD & Sleep Apnea)...Was just wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed as such and how are they coping....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingDiagnosisBreathing
Help needed for guidance ...I have been a year with tooth needing extraction. My anxiety would make my BP spike, dentist not touch. GP, not helping....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Hospice care for end-stage COPD...I have been the sole caregiver for my husband in home hospice care for over 6 weeks....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Inogen Tidal Assist Ventilator...I've been trying the new Inogen Tidal Assist Generator. It seems very similar to the Breathe2000 ventilator....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Venting - family needs to communicate!...There are plenty of people who are aided by using wheel chairs these days....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Who else has been diagnosed with asthma and bronchiectasis?...Has anyone else here been diagnosed with asthma and bronchiectasis, along with their COPD diagnosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
