Don’t Forget Your Medicine!...“I felt so good I just flat out forgot my medicine!” said a COPD patient of mine from out of town. He was referring to his nebulizer and rescue inhaler...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hope this might help others (slipping rib)...I had a flare-up that started around November 15th, 2021. It lasted months. After two weeks, I started to have a severe pain in my back where a rib attached...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pneumonia vaccines...I have never had a pneumonia vaccine or a flu shot. I am updated on my covert shots. But I have not had the booster and considering not to get...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Engineered silica nanoparticle coatings...You may never have heard of engineered silica nanoparticles before but you're bound to have been exposed to them already. They are one of modern industries favourite new toys as...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Doctor sharing imformation...Why is it most doctors won't share imformation and documents with other doctors?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Upper back pain...Does anyone here have upper back pain with shortness of breath? It feels like its right behind my ribs. Sometimes one side and some both sides....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Anxiey...Anyone else having to take anxiety med to help deal with anxiety with the shortness of breath? I'm taking Klonopin in small doses....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingBreathing
Fear of First Flare-up...Hello Everyone - I have been diagnosed with COPD about two years ago. Suddenly I keep reading about the dreadful first excerbation or flare-up, it is beginning to scare me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisCopingAwareness
Is there Hope...Is COPD a death sentence or is there Hope?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Death With Dignity...Jackie tackles the important topic of end-of-life choices and encourages others to consider their wishes. Do you have a COPD story? Click the button below to share with our...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Maintence inhaler input...Hello, I'm having side effects to many of them Trileptel can't take, Breo shoulder pain, infections and stop working. Started symbacort now and have some shakiness, dizziness and headache on...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentBreathing
Exacerbation Recovery time...How long does it take some of you all to be back on track again after going thru this? I know I need to have some patience here....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares BreathingCoping
Breathless-vs-oxygen saturations...I ask my dr about being very short of breath with good oxygen saturations. She went all around it without actually answering my question. Is it from the emphazima, bronchitis...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesBreathing
Vaping....My 2 doctors say it's fine to vape does anyone know anything about it. And what about exercising? Please let me know if anyone knows about it. Thank you.....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesBreathing
Mullein...Does anyone have experience with this ? In tea form? I recently ran across an article referencing this as an excellent way to rid lungs of mucus in a more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingTreatmentDiet & Nutrition
CBD...Has anyone tried the CBD gummies that claim they provide relief from COPD? I heard this was on Shark Tank and the founders actually got investment money....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
I don't know where to turn....I'm rick, I'm 61 I've had copd for four years well much longer really. I'm about at the end of my rope, i just don't know what to do anymore...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Quality of Life Lately ...So, my youngest son Ryan and his fiancé and her midget came to visit for the first time since last October. I've been quite isolated, with no visitors at all...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
Time for Our Annual Trip...Editor's note: This is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2 and part 3! Well, it's that time of year again, time for our second...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
No Doctor...I live in a small town. I had a great lung Dr. He up and left in August. I see the nurse practitioner or whatever they are. They are great...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingHealthcare Team
