Breathing...I have been dealing with COPD over 15 years. I’m in the end stage. I’m on oxygen, breathing treatments and a vent. Meds. I can still do some things just...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Does anyone have experience with these natural remedies?...The Hydrogen Peroxide inhalation and ceramic salt inhalers (Himalayan salt) are two that I found. I am searching for low cost ways to deal with my emphysema. Every July my...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesTreatmentEmphysema
FeaturedDoes anyone have or used a portable oxygen system?...I know nothing about portable Oxygen like what you see advertised. Can they do up to 6 liters or ?? Do they work as well as dragging bottles of O2...Reactions0reactionsComments159 repliesBreathing
What Is the Ideal Blood Pressure for an Individual With COPD?...High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is not clear why people with COPD are at a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Melinda...I was diagnosed with COPD a few years ago it's getting worse and it scares me. I was also diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago. My anxiety and depression...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMental Health
Navigational Bronchoscopy...Had my navigational bronchoscopy under general anesthesia yesterday. Procedure took 20 minutes but in total but with pre and post took 4. Dr said it went well and he feels...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Navigational Bronchoscopy...Well, I got home a few hours ago. Pulmonologist said he thinks in r going to be fine and that it went well. They did an x-ray after the procedure...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingSurgery
In June I will be 78 and my life went downhill starting around age 71...I started smoking at age 25 as cigarettes were 11 cents a pack in the service. I was told to light them up if you got them! I smoked for...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Still going but it’s more difficult now...I’ll be 67 in a few months. My COPD has gradually gotten worse. My biggest panic is taking a shower. I get in the shower and do okay for several...Reactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Abrupt Medication Changes Due To Big Pharma's Greed...So - I, along with many, many other Americans, can no longer get Symbicort inhalers, due to the fact that big pharma, in cooperation with Medicare and my insurance/pharmacy monopoly...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTreatment
I Love Watching Birds...Birds entertain me through the cold winter months and into the spring and summer. Before COPD, my desk was facing into the room, and my back was to the window...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Question on types of COPD...Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I'm female and 64 years old. I was diagnosed with COPD last November, although having regular scans over the years as I had...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDiagnosis
Taking Prednisone...About 10 years ago, I was going to visit my family in Boulder, CO. I was nervous about the altitude there and asked my doctor how to handle it. He...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Advice for Avoiding the ER...I am a respiratory therapist. I get to know many people with COPD. Oftentimes we become friends, and the topic comes up: “What can you do to avoid the emergency...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Remembering Carol Kirker...It is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Carol Kirker passed away in February 2022. Carol lived with COPD for more than 20 years and joined our team...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My friend...My vote for Predisone is yea. Have taken Predisone many, many times, I find it to be very helpful in reducing the effects of those nasty exacerbations. Plus, in my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingTreatment
My lovely mum...Just wanted to share my experience about COPD with other people, mum got diagnosed around 20 years ago but didn't stop smoking right away, she only stopped 4 years ago...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prednisone...Anyone who takes prednisone more than rarely should be aware of what it's doing and why it's doing that. Any pulmo doc will keep you up to speed. I get...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
smoking...I was told I had COPD a long time ago just kept smoking. Quit I don't know how many times. now I have to do breathing treatments 4 or 5...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathingCoping
Still learning.....When I was diagnosed with it in 2009, doctor's had a way of making me think the end was near.. 50's too old to heal. Didn't "heal" but sure have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
