I’m very confused about COPD - it’s an umbrella term?...I smoked from 16 to 36 years of age, and quit 17 years ago, hoping to avoid the two big Cs - COPD and cancer....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
American Lung Association Awards $50K for Regenerative Medicine Project...Makes you question what's really going on....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Hi new here...have severe cold and suspected cancer my name is Jimmy I have to go in hospital on the 4th July to have a third of my lung removed so don't...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Struggling ...I decided to get a realy good night sleep so I took 4 sleeping tablets , well that went so wrong , I ended up in hospital sat morning ...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisCopingTips & Advice
Tips that works for me.......Slowing down and doing purse lip breathing. 3. Making sure my equipment is working. 4. Keeping up with my scheduled appointments....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
Two steps forward...I was doing really good until spring when I caught a cold and now can’t get rid of the bronchitis. Dr....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
To Swim or Not To Swim......question is - I don't have any problem breathing in either pool but I've met some people who can NOT breathe in the warm pool because of their COPD.....am I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
Anxiety / Dental Problems ...I need some guidance for a good direction for proper caring help. Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentAwarenessCoping
Use to think summer was worse...fires sugarcane burning every night plus temp usually always over 95 deg, plus humidity always over 85-90% i really dont know whats best. neighbours love mowing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Scared...I can't stop crying,I cant eat or sleep..thanks in advance everyone...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceMental Health
Stage 4 COPD ...The most frustrating thing is not having energy to do anything trying to walk gets my heart rate going so high....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessBreathingCoping
Medicines...Hi guys im still coming to terms with my stage 4 diagnosis on july 5 and they have me on a new inhaler and also i have an infection...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Will bird dander/feces have a negative impact on my Copd?...She even bought me a nice camping chair for the deck but I’ve only sat out there once maybe twice. Is my worrying legitimate or is it just in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathing
Chronic Bronchitis and Mild Obstruction- COPD...-Use a daily peak flow meter FEV 1 remains the same BUT FVC keeps going down year over year....Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisDepression
Prednisone...Is this going to be the case every day? Any chance it will ease up?...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
LVRS eligibilty...I have 170% hyperinflation, and my chest feels like it's going to explode most of the time, but I'm not sure I meet the other criteria (FV1, etc)....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisEmphysema
Spirometry test results...The nurse was also teaching as well as doing my test, she jotted on a bit of paper the following FEV1 1.67 FVC 2.36 PER 6.84 As usual I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
What 's better Gas or liquid...many tanks with me it becomes a danger , I have had cervical and lower back surgery plus A fib , I just can't get out the house with them...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Staying motivated with COPD...I also recognize things I need to be doing to keep myself in the best possible shape....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Does your pulse ox drop drastically from COPD?...I've got so many side effects, I don't even know where they are coming from....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
