Loss of balance...Does anyone experience a loss a balance? I haven't fallen but I find it impossible to walk in a straight line....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Zehyr Valve...Good morning everyone, I had an exacerbation of my COPD a few weeks ago which was brought under control through Prednisone, my friend..... After finishing the course I had an...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesSurgeryTreatment
Quit smoking ...I'm newly diagnosed with COPD. I had Covid in January of this year, and Covid turned into COPD. I'm a smoker of 30+ years, and I'm finding it hard to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Portable ventilator ...Hello Does anyone use a The Life2000® Ventilation System? It’s by Hillrom and is supposed too support your breathing while active or resting. After discussing with my pulmonologist, this may...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesProgressionBreathingTreatment
A lonely journey!...Hi Everyone, My mum was diagnosed with copd 20 years ago. Up until a year ago she only just started to be physically effected by it. In January this year...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFriends & FamilyHospice & Palliative CareEnd Stage
Remembering When...As I stepped out the back door and onto the deck, the heat and humidity seemed to wrap around me. I couldn’t breathe. After tossing my garbage into the can...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Accepting COPD...My dad had severe emphysema and lived to 91. At 82, he won Rookie of the Year in duplicate bridge. I was an avid smoker until cigarettes went up to...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory Infections...When it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu, to RSV, to COVID-19. Over the years, our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Do Respiratory Medicines Taste Like? ...Many of us in this community have nebulizers and inhalers. These devices allow us to inhale respiratory medications. So, what do the different respiratory medications taste like? Let’s discuss. This...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What You Should Know About Augmentation Therapy...I am often asked if there is any difference in the treatment of patients who have COPD vs COPD caused by Alpha 1. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, known as Alpha-1, is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Exciting Oxygen Day...Well, I started out night before last with relatively calm and mediocre plans for yesterday, but that quickly went South early – at 0400! I was sleeping soundly, which is...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesBreathing
When do you decide on oxygen...My question is one of those personal choice questions but nevertheless one I would like to have others thoughts. My background is one of a definite emphysema diagnosis since 2015...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Prolia for osteoporosis...One of the side effects of taking COPD medications is osteoporosis. I’m looking for some feedback from anyone who’s taking Prolia. I tried Boniva, Fosamax and Actonel and couldn’t tolerate...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
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
