Flare up...Can someone explain what a flair up is? I have been feeling tired, real short of breath, runny eyes just overall don't...reactions2replies
Medicare part D...I just started my Medicare Part A and B-pay for a secondary ins and also a part D plan. For the last...reactions9repliesCost
COPD ...Hi I’m Ruth In April of 22 I was diagnosed with stage 4 COPD I am fortunate that I’m not having breathing...reactions3repliesAwareness
plz recommend pulse oximeter ...Hi all, Please recommend pulse oximeter. features needed: continuous monitor overnight instant read of the number can look at overnight numbers from...reactions11repliesNewly DiagnosedSleepDiagnosis
Double Lung Transplant...Its Been A Hard Week Of Appointments Getting Evaluated For Lung Transplant. But I Feel I May Qualify. They Do Want Me...reactions3replies
Low dlco ...I have HP and also mild emphysema. My dlco is low at 36. What are the main symptoms of low dlco. Is...reactions2repliesBreathing
Get More Active To Lessen the Impact of Heart Disease...There is a well-known link between COPD and various types of heart disease. You may or may not be able to avoid...reactions5comments
First Steps: Starting or Restarting Exercise...I hear from people daily that tell me they can’t exercise and don’t exercise daily. They complain that they can’t go to...reactions8comments
Can't sleep...I don't have a problem getting to sleep-I just don't sleep very long. 4-5 hours if I am lucky. Does anyone else...reactions13replies
Accepting a COPD diagnoses...It has been several years since I was diagnosed, and I rarely used the rescue inhaler. This week I went to a...reactions5repliesBreathing
Recently Diagnosed - PFT Results...Hi, first time posting. Recently diagnosed with emphysema. I started having SOB when walking up steep hills and a flight of stairs...reactions16repliesNewly Diagnosed
Fast onset of COPD about a year ago...May 2021 I woke up and couldn't breathe, just like most here it seems. I did have an emergency inhaler, so I...reactions4comments
Repeated flare ups...Hi I wondered if anyone has any advice. I’m asthmatic and aged 45. I used to smoke (I know - seriously stupid...reactions8repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping
Anyone fed up w/ Spiriva packaging?...Been using it for years and it seems the box falls apart earlier and earlier every month. Tried regluing it, tape, rubber...reactions1reply
nose problem...Does anyone have trouble after being in bed even with my head raised, my nose gets stuffed up like it does if...reactions6replies
The pool and I...So originally I was told that I may not live longer than 5 years. I’m so happy to say that was 9...reactions1comment
Plans...Having COPD,with shortness of breath,U have to think out and plan every single thing u do,the bathroom,eating,walking,bathing,and just hope u don't have...reactions3replies
Copd...35 years old. Been recently diganosed with stage 2 copd and superventicullar tachycardia heart valve disease. Never smoked. I was working with...reactions2comments
Covid mandated oxygen and have mild copd...Covid hit me like a tonof bricks on 1/4/22 and my oxygen level was always 92/94. Started oxygen at 4.5 and am...reactions5replies
