copd info and sites...these sites have great info and i and many others have learned quite a few things that are helpful with copd . however , i would like to see sites...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamResearch & Clinical TrialsAwareness
Humid or Dry - I'm Confused ...I'm confused as to where it is better for COPD to live/be in a humid or arid environment. I have read articles indicating that arid AND humid climates are better...reactions2repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
Packing for Our Trip...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 3! Where do I even begin? Packing for me is worse than...reactions9comments
COPD Hobbies...Do you have a hobby that helps you cope with your COPD? Share what it is or a picture of it in the thread below!...reactions105repliesCoping
Possible diagnosis at 41...I have been struggling with shortness of breath for some time now, made much worse after catching Covid at the start of December. Gave up smoking 5 years ago but...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
Side Effects of Antibiotics...I'm still recovering from my lung infection last month, or maybe it's more accurate to say I'm recovering from the side effects of the antibiotic, Amoxicillin Clav 875 - 125mg...reactions23repliesSide Effects
Listen to Your Body...Jeff speaks about the importance of listening to your body as someone living with COPD. Do you have a COPD story? Click the button below to share with our...reactions4comments
Taking the 4th dose of Covid Vaccine...For the folks who have already taken the Vaccine how do you feel about taking a 4th dose?...reactions17repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatmentAwareness
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions8repliesTips & 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...reactions1comment
Doctor sharing imformation...Why is it most doctors won't share imformation and documents with other doctors?...reactions7repliesDiagnosisHealthcare 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....reactions1replySymptoms
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....reactions8repliesBreathingCoping
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...reactions1replyDiagnosisAwarenessCoping
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions6repliesBreathingTreatment
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....reactions2repliesFlares BreathingCoping
