My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 2...You can read part one of this story here. The change in medications is making a positive difference! It's important to talk to your doctor and tell him or her...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Brother Gene Passed Away Yesterday 08/05/22...He has been fighting for two years but passed quietly in his sleep yesterday at 1000 am in hospice. He had esophageal cancer and it was aggressive. He was 66...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCoping
Need information ...Well I waited too long to call the doctor after my symptom started of wheezing and coughing. So now I’m on antibiotics steroids breathing treatments that the doctor called in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares
My Lungs Are Doing a Flip-Flop: Part 1...Can you walk the length of a football field? That’s getting to be a regular question from my pulmonologist. I’m sure he’s heard that when I get to my appointment...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stem cell treatment ...I am interested in peoples experiences with the Stem cell treatment for COPD. I am in Stage 4, Emphysema and would appreciate any feedback. Thank you for your interest and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Another hospital stay...I had a COPD flareup and I couldn’t breathe and my chest was so tight and my husband saw I was in distress and call the ambulance. We had a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Rib cramps...I also experience severe rib cramps I have found pickle juice to be an amazing help for these ... With a few drinks they usually subside fairly quick.. I hope...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
COPD and New Hobbies...When mom was frustrated with feeling cooped up, she used hobbies to keep happy with her COPD. Some were expensive and involved time and planning. Others were started on a...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
multiple methods for COPD...I have an oxygen concentrator, albuterol and Trelegy. I did purchase a face mask for night time as I am a mouth breather. I don't know what to use when!!...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
The Forgotten Exercise...When we talk about rehab, exercising, and getting into shape, the focus is often on the movement of arms and legs and on how we can build muscle, repetition by...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Don’t know where to turn as my wife is going down hill fast and we’re both scared what to do to help ...Please could anyone talk to me about my wife she is getting very upset and unwell she can’t breathe properly and she is getting sad and tired and not eating...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
65 years old, stage 4 copd FEV1 30% ...Hi there, I am looking for some advice. My dad was diagnosed a few months back with COPD and emphysema. He smoked a pack or more a day from 15-65...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageBreathing
side effects from Breztri...Has anyone gotten tender gums while using Breztri?I have not been able to wear upper dentures because of the rawness of my gums....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSide Effects
New kid on the block....I am new to this, so I hardly know where to start. I am a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother ....relatively healthy family but I have COPD. It's a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Sleeping is so hard...I am looking for solutions to sleep. I struggle so hard that my recent idea is to basically turn off my Phone, Computer and TV no later than 6 pm...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesSleepTips & Advice
COPD Through the Years...There is much to learn about COPD. I wonder if, in one lifetime, we can know all there is to know about it? Imagine what it would be like if...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
moving to a different state...Hi everyone! New to the group. My husband has COPD, stage 2. Its managed very well with Breztri, and does oxygen at night. My question is, we live in Las...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Travelling with COPD...I was diagnosed with COPD a couple of years ago. I had been managing it with Ventolin and Ellipta inhalers and doing pretty well until recently. I have just recovered...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTravelTips & AdviceProgression
Olympus Spiration valve system...Does anyone have experience/information about the Olympus Spiration valve system process?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysema
Covid Opened a Whole New World...In the olden days, pre-2020, the only thing stopping us from leaving our homes to socialize was the restrictions on our lungs. My goal was to leave my house three...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
