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...reactions2comments
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...reactions30repliesBreathing
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...reactions5repliesBreathing
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions12repliesCoping
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...reactions4repliesFlares
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions4replies
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...reactions12comments
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!!...reactions11replies
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions1replyEmphysemaEnd 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....reactions7repliesSide 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...reactions5replies
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...reactions18repliesSleepTips & 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...reactions5comments
