medication...Hi, I take 2 Carbocisteine tablets morning and evening. I take 1 Ultibro- Breezhaler capsul every morning. These products are to loosen...reactions9replies
Seeking Advice...After two years of perpetual respiratory problems beginning with covid and then successive bouts of URI and pneumonia, I was diagnosed with...reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Exacerbations...I have COPD emphasema I am on prednisolone it feels like every two weeks the breathlessness starts to get worse the respiratory...reactions3replies
The Solution: Showering or Bathing...I am not happy that I panicked about taking a bath. I wrote part 1 of this story, which you can read...reactions3comments
Understanding Your Airways: A Comprehensive Guide for People with COPD...COPD is a disease that impacts your airways and alveoli. In an earlier post I talked alveoli and the role they play...reactions27comments
Counseling?...Hi Everyone. I've been hitting some new and unexplored lows in my condition. I've always been a happy man, quick with a...reactions13comments
COPD & COVID...My Mum (88yrs old) has had COPD for many years. She has had Covid twice - last time March 2022! 2 weeks...reactions3replies
Lung Fatigue ...After a busy day of errands using my POC, pulse, I have what I call “lung fatigue”. I think it comes from...reactions3replies
Stage 4 Lack of Interest...I have stage 4 COPD and use oxygen 24/7. I’m feeling like what’s the use of getting out of bed so I...reactions7repliesCopingBreathing
Oxygen how much?...Hi my mom sadly passed away yesterday after falling unconcious the previous morning. I am wondering if being given 3ltrs of oxygen...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisEnd Stage
The Importance of Exercise...There are many significant benefits that may benefit one's health from participating in physical exercise. Jackie describes the benefits of exercise for...reactions4comments
How do you prepare for a major storm?...Hurricanes, winter storms, or other natural disasters are scary, even more so when you are also contending with COPD and rely on...reactions18repliesTips & Advice
rescue pack...hi ive just been on 5 days of steroids and anti biotics terrible retching at 3 in the morning to bring up...reactions3repliesTreatment
copd...i have been to the doctors.it is not vertigo.i am under a neurologist....reactions2repliesSide Effects
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The Should Do’s in a COPD World...You likely know that COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, an umbrella term that covers emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and the genetic...reactions9comments
himilayen salt crystals are they safe and do they work...ive been told inhalers with pink salt cystals help your lungs...reactions5repliesBreathing
My Years by the Decade...My life can easily be broken down by decades. Looking back, I find that each decade was spent with different people, doing...reactionscomments
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