Distal Acinar / Paraseptal emphysema...From what I can tell this is a fairly uncommon form, and I haven't found too much in the way of support groups....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationCopingEmphysema
What do I do? Experiencing weight increase, breathing problems, and bloating!...I have gained about 20 pounds, I bloat, and am having trouble exercising or doing much because I end up having a very difficult time breathing....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
morphine...when i used it 4 times daily i did much better getting around. the VA PhD nurse is my "doctor". she does not want me to use it at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Anxiety / Dental Problems ...I do not move from home much when COVID number go up. I am having anxiety, this would make blood pressure spike....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentAwarenessCoping
COPD and exercise...hear about you guys exercising I give you a lot of credit and you're good will strong minded people I have COPD with emphysema I have asthma and I have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathingCopingExercise
Bloating and copd...Don't matter what I eat or how much, my stomach looks like I am pregnant and I am a man....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Just curious...I'm just curious as to how much of the powder actually reaches the lungs....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
Mask vs. Cannula...I've noticed that my mother can maintain a much better saturation using a mask over a cannula(the cannula supplying the o2) than with the cannula alone...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
My treatment of choice!...I have been diagnosed with severe COPD for 4 years or so, and probably have suffered from emphysema for much longer....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Side effects from inhaler...Currently using Breo but not getting much relief from it. The side effects are chronic and quite severe....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Spirometry, stage II...as usual when im outside and its a day time i feel much better than at home, thought it was alergic type of bronchitis....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Caregiver Help and Support...He is sleeping much more and has very little energy....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCaregiving
COPD research Survey...Thank you very much. Jon...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesEmphysemaChronic BronchitisHospice & Palliative Care
How I deal with my COPD and other conditions ...I have COPD, PTSD, anxiety, and neuropathy in my left leg the neuropathy and COPD don't let me do much exercises....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Cough, syncope, hand tremors, exasperations ...It sucks as you all know....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysemaChronic BronchitisFlares
My BF has stage 3 COPD.. I am totally lost....I've pretty much been reduced to putting up with it, it IS his life and his decision anyway....Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCopingIntimacy & RelationshipsSmoking
Finding out what is causing continuous exacerbations ?...When he calls pretty much all he does is read me what he has written from my last visit. I'm frustrated and scared....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares Treatment
Experience with Breztri ?...I've only been on it a short time and don't know if I see much difference, other than only having to manage 1 medication instead of 2....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesInsurance & DisabilityTreatmentCost
Happy New Year!!!...I didn't get much sleep last night, as all the neighbors were out till all hours setting off fireworks and making all the noise they possibly could....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & Family
Staying motivated with COPD...I gain so much from interacting with other people who are dealing with the same issues....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
