Anxiety and panic attacks...It as been a while since I gave been on here .. I gave been having sever panic attacks that feel like I am dying ....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Concerned about severe weakness and pain....Any words of wisdom would be appreciated so much....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Humidifiers and essential oil vaporizers...If you can help me with this it would be very much appreciated. Thank you and have a nice day....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Diagnosed at 37...I have just been diagnosed as having COPD. I'm only 37, and I'll be honest, it's really got me scared....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Antibiotics - Needing them, Insurance Problems ...this stipulation, thus you can get your doctor to get pre-authorization at the time of the prescription....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessFlares Treatment
Type of Doctor for copd...I've been using a CPAP machine about 15 years from sleep Apnea test....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Diagnosis of pulmonary Mycobacterium Avium Complex...Has any one else been diagnosed with MAC. What was your treatment....Reactions0reactionsComments25 replies
What questions should I ask at my doctor's appointment?...I have been short of breath since my early 50s for no reason....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathingHealthcare TeamNewly Diagnosed
Anyone else stage 4 trying to stay at home?...I’d like to hear from others how you’re managing, ideas are welcome....Reactions0reactionsComments36 replies
Update on Dan & Vicki...So after 4 days Dan was sent home on a salt free diet along with 7 new medications....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregivingAwarenessDiagnosis
So much heavy, thick mucus!...Is there any way to break it up, any way to get rid of it without “choking to death!”...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsBreathingTips & Advice
Hyperinflated or my doctor called it "barrel chest"...My pulmonologist years ago said that my lungs were inflated, making my stomach area bigger, he called it "barrel chest". ...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Respiratory clinic...Hi I've just been diagnosed 4 weeks by a and e. My gp won't refer me to this respiratory clinic yet said wait see how I get on with...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationTreatmentTips & Advice
COPD...I have COPD end stage and don't understand why I was never offered oxygen and have only been offered lung transplant....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
So many questions.. Please help me...And I've been diagnosed with COPD... But I have been told that there's nothing I can do to try and help or improve my lung capacity....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Are chest pain and shortness of breath a flare-up?...Would this be the same as a flare up ?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How long on average do most individuals stay in any given stage of COPD?...I have been diagnosed at being between stage 1 and 2. I quit smoking 4 years ago when I first notice my breathing was becoming different....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Has anyone tried regenerative therapy?...I have just been diagnosed with stage 2 COPD. Needless to say, I'm very interested in stemming or stopping the progress of the disease....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Stage 4 COPD ...I've been on oxygen since 2013 24/7 I use concentrators. I'm glad to be I've even though I can't do anything but watch TV or read....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessBreathingCoping
Allergies...I have tried many that say allergy free,natural etc and still get burning eyes tight chest and cough.has anyone found something that doesn't? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies