The Challenge of the Garbage Bags: They Take My Breath Away...My husband went shopping. Not one time or two, but three times. A generic brand of garbage bags, that the package said unscented. I got a sore throat and a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
aspirating...Hi I am new. I have had aspirating while eating, drinking or just swallowing saliva 3 or 4 times in the last few months. Luckily, my husband was there and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Breathing exercise devices...I'm a senior citizen recently damaged my lungs cleaning the bathroom & kitchen with a bleach cleaner. Now I'm somewhat breathless. There are some Breath improver machines around e.g. 'The...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingExerciseNewly Diagnosed
running nose...how do i stop my nose from running. Thus far I've used nose sprays and allergy meds. Nothing seems to work. Some days r better and it doesn't run all...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Are You Working on Self Development or Shelf Development?...Jeff speaks to the importance of working to better ourselves despite being faced with a COPD diagnosis. How are you doing today? Click the button below to share a status...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How to Spend Your FSA/HSA Dollars...If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend the money in those accounts. The good news...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Anyone used CBD oil to reduce the anxiety of flares? ...I have bad days and good days. Lately the bad has outweighed the good. I'm 82. I've had a good life. I've always been a half full glass kind of...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesBreathingDepressionFlares
Rejuven Air liquid nitrogen spray trials...Is anyone familiar with the RejuvenAir liquid nitrogen trials to treat chronic bronchitis? My pulmo is wanting me to test to see if I qualify for the procedure. So far...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Walking Isn’t the Only Way to Exercise...Between the weight gain from prednisone and my trashed knees, I can’t walk or jog too far. So how do I exercise? I found that it's easier to exercise when...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Air purifiers ...I have an extremely dusty house. I do not have nor is central air a feasibility. My bedroom is roughly 400sf and I have a slider. Currently I am using...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCostTreatmentBreathing
Breathing...Hi folks, my wife suffers from COPD. and recently had an excacerbation, after the Steroids ect, she was prescribed Carbocistiene which seems to help. I just wondered if anyone had...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Think in Solutions, Not in Problems...The title of this article is actually a comment written by a member of this community. Her name is Patricia. When I read it, I knew it would make a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Age 32 and newly diagnosed with acos...So I’ve recently been diagnosed with copd, I already have asthma so I’ve got the cross over type called acos. I’d like to know if there is anyone else my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisCoping
Medication for anxiety....I had been prescribed anxiety medication to take before bed for the past 8 years. The reason is that I get panicky having to go to sleep at night. My...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Some Days Are Diamonds, Some Days Aren't...I exercise, meditate, eat healthy meals, and am generally happy. Yet, there are days that I wake up depressed, feel out of place in my own home, or find myself...Reactions0reactionsComments64 comments
Mullein tea...Have others used Mullein tea as an expectorant and how successful has it been...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Living Alone...Hello Group - Question for the group, Do anyone here live alone and if so how do you cope?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
cramping around the ribs...I was just reading this and am so surprised that other people have this also. I get this pain on both sides of my ribs, and it really hurts bad...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Recovering From Pneumonia...Getting pneumonia can be scary for anyone, especially for somebody living with COPD. Jackie discusses a recent bout with the infection and her recovery. How are you doing today?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
How to Help Someone Adjust to Life With COPD...So, you have a loved one or friend newly diagnosed with COPD and you are wondering how you can best help them. Here are five things to do and five...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
