Zehyr Valve...Good morning everyone, I had an exacerbation of my COPD a few weeks ago which was brought under control through Prednisone, my...reactions22repliesSurgeryTreatment
Quit smoking ...I'm newly diagnosed with COPD. I had Covid in January of this year, and Covid turned into COPD. I'm a smoker of...reactions5repliesCoping
Portable ventilator ...Hello Does anyone use a The Life2000® Ventilation System? It’s by Hillrom and is supposed too support your breathing while active or...reactions7repliesProgressionBreathingTreatment
A lonely journey!...Hi Everyone, My mum was diagnosed with copd 20 years ago. Up until a year ago she only just started to be...reactions7repliesFriends & FamilyHospice & Palliative CareEnd Stage
Remembering When...As I stepped out the back door and onto the deck, the heat and humidity seemed to wrap around me. I couldn’t...reactions5comments
Accepting COPD...My dad had severe emphysema and lived to 91. At 82, he won Rookie of the Year in duplicate bridge. I was...reactions20comments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory Infections...When it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu...reactions3comments
What Do Respiratory Medicines Taste Like? ...Many of us in this community have nebulizers and inhalers. These devices allow us to inhale respiratory medications. So, what do the...reactions12comments
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...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 –...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions1comment
Rib cramps...I also experience severe rib cramps I have found pickle juice to be an amazing help for these ... With a few...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...reactions12comments
