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
What are your COPD triggers?...COPD exacerbations can come out of nowhere but knowing what triggered it may help you avoid one in the future. If you know what your triggers are, let us know...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesCopingTips & AdviceTriggers
Liquid O2...Hi everyone! I'm an AlphaOne and I'm looking for answers. I did a search on Liquid O2 as my pulm. Dr thought that it might be a better solution than...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatment
Daliresp...I just started taking Daliresp 250 next month it jumps to 500 . Is anyone else taking this , and what are your results ? The doctor seemed confident that...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Depression ...Hi, I've been in my house for a week, because of the weather (90-100) I am having a very hard time with this Copd stuff I'm on Depression meds, I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDepression
Lung transplant ...My pulmonary doctor said I could be a candidate for double lung transplant. I want to have a second opinion.,or some other options. Do I go to another hospital?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationBreathing
Tyvaso...Hi everybody. I'm a newbie, so cut me some slack. I've been on Tyvaso since Dec. 2021, with limited improvement in breathing and endurance. Would like to hear from others...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Scattered Pulmonary Nodules & COPD...Hi. Just wanting to know if SPN & COPD the same? Are they linked? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
