Has anyone heard of actelactisis??...I'm new here and am awaiting to be officially diagnosed with COPD. My partner and I have had a rough couple of...reactions8repliesBreathing
recovering after a flareup...How long does it take to feel normal again after a flareup? Finished 10 days of antibiotics 2 weeks ago but still...reactions5replies
zephyr valves...Hello, I am a 64 yr. old male in stage 3 COPD. I have been evaluated for zephyr valves but I was...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Bringing Awareness: Part 2...You can find part one of this story here. It’s not enough that we have to be aware of our physical and...reactions1comment
Has anyone heard of pneumonitis, which is very similar to COPD?...I am newly diagnosed with hypersensitivity chronic pneumonitis, not to be confused with pneumonia. The symptoms are very similar to COPD--shortness of...reactions19repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentSymptoms
Ribcage cramps and spasms...Hi, I have been having these for a few years and they are getting worse it seems. Closer to get having them...reactions6comments
Pneumonia Yes it was so WORTH IT!...just got out of the hospital after a small two day stay with pneumonia and I feel it was worth having it...reactions5repliesCopingFriends & FamilyTravel
I have 12 years knowingly have COPD Emphysema ...What I don't understand is the best why to keep breathing. Is exercise the best practice! Is it walking, light upper body...reactions2repliesBreathing
Caring for mom...It’s 1:16 am and I’m writing this after finishing the household chores my mom once was able to do for herself. My...reactions2repliesBreathingTips & AdviceCoping
Tubing for 02...Today I tripped again on my 02 tubing that is on the floor the length of the house. Was able to catch...reactions1reply
Are We Cleaning Our Supplies Properly?...I have learned many new things over the years while living with COPD. Every time I think I have learned it, here...reactions42comments
Cardiovascular issues ...I have a few...hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and 3 aortic aneurysms with thrombus. I cough constantly and I don't know what effect that has...reactions8repliesDiagnosisChronic BronchitisFlares
COPD: Body and Mind...You may know what COPD is and that it affects your body and mind. Let’s step back....reactionscomments
Can I become dependent on oxygen?...Time with oxygen and time without it ? Do I try to get along without it ? The hosp said 24-7...reactions3replies
Our NOTIFICATIONS PAGE At COPD.net Needs COLOUR to Let You KNOW, If READ or NOT...RED for UNREAD Notifications GREEN for READ Notifications...reactions16repliesAwarenessCopingChronic Bronchitis
Mucus Production During Flare-Ups...Hi, I've been having a problem with mucus production and moving mucus through my airways. It feels like there's something I can't...reactions9repliesCopingEmphysemaSymptoms
COPD inhalers ...Hello everyone. My pulmonologist tried me out on a couple of different inhalers with 3 different medicine's in them. The 1st was...reactions18repliesBreathing
Very confused about my situation ...I have been diagnosed with stage 3 copd, every time my blood oxygen level is taken the doctor says it’s fine. Then...reactions2replies
Need advice...I'm 38 year old male, I've been complaining to my doctor's for over 5 years about my breathing, chest pains & blue...reactions1replyEmphysemaNewly DiagnosedCoping
