COPD and Caregivers and Agencies...Obviously we are independently independent....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
just new ...yeah so last month I went to the emergency room for high BP 217/119 to be exact....Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Confusion, memory loss, shaky...Are next step is Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Any thoughts? Please help me get some peace of mind....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Spirometry results...I been told I have moderate copd. If I stop smoking can I improve these results. Also can a smoker get these results without COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Bronchial rheoplasty for chronic bronchitis...I'm very interested in this clinical trial but my fev1 is too high to be eligible to participate....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Being grateful can be difficult....What are you grateful for despite your COPD diagnosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesDiagnosisCopingMental Health
stiffness in chest...I was diagnosed last year when I thought my ribs hurt but xrays showed moderatly hyper-inflated lungs Have been taking trelegy Had a breathing test witha...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
My story...Have been on 24/7 oxygen since. Am taking Esbriet for IPF, unable to tolerate OFEV. Not doing anything for COPD and wonder what to do?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
copd with sleep Apnea...dose any one else have a problem with their mask at night and dose it leave you short on breath.i sleep with a by pap and it seems like since...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Hi to all...I had a letter from hospital saying that I have obstructive lung defect which I presume is Copd my husband has copd himself and I've always been a passive...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Double Lung Transplant...Its Been A Hard Week Of Appointments Getting Evaluated For Lung Transplant. But I Feel I May Qualify....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Spirometry test results...Very confused due to the 3 covid lockdowns, I hadnt been tested since 2019....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Learning curve ...Ok, been diagnosed with COPD and Sleep Apnea for a few years now, but no matter what is taught, read, learnt or experienced in hospitals, doctors, forums...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Just Starting Diagnosis Process...Any thoughts/advice would be appreciated. Jessi...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & Advice
Tips for managing nigh time oxygen ...How much tubing do you put in bed with you?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiet & NutritionExerciseTips & Advice
What are some tips or medications that can help with advanced copd pain...My doctor doesn’t want to talk about the pain and the pain is worse than not being able to breathe very well it makes me not want to move. When...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysema
Will a doctor prescribe opioids for COPD pain management?...are getting hooked on opioids?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Tips for coping with the anxiety side of it...Can anyone tell me what tablets have helped with there anxiety as I am not coping very well at all to be fair I hve never let it get...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
