Tips for Staying Well and Avoiding Hospitals...Recently, I had the privilege of caring for someone with severe COPD. As we spent time together, I got to know her as both a patient and a person with...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is it safe to fly with COPD....My wife and I are planning to Fly to Spain from the UK it is a 2 hour Flyt ,and I was wondering about the pressurized Cabin on my condition....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
I’m fairly new in having copd and possibly asthma ...So what is the one thing that you would do that had an immediate impact on your copd. I am not a smoker and have never been, so I cannot...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What Are Your Thoughts on Zephyr® Valves?...When Zephyr® Valves emerged as a promising innovation, I was quick to document their potential in an article. Over time, I've heard numerous success stories. Most were through discussions with...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Use of rescue inhaler...I have a problem with my rescue inhaler. I currently use Ventolin and my hands (due to arthritis and tendon issues) no long work to depress the canister to make...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingTreatment
voice ...Just a quick question, Is it common for someones voice to get weak with COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms
Am I Copd ...The chest X ray tells bilateral accentuated lung vascularity does it mean I am diagnosis of copd?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
carbociteine...Several months ago I was started on a drug called carbocisteine and I think I is quite effective. I just wondered if anyone else had any thoughts....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How do you deal with knowing what it's going to do to you, when your times up....I was told two and a half years ago that I had asthma, chronic bronchitis ,COPD , and in stage 3 emphysema, I didn't believe them. I partied, smoked ,drank...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesMental HealthEmphysemaProgression
Has anyone heard or experienced Ingrezza causing COPD like side effects?...Two of my doctors have suggested that what the emergency room doctor diagnosed as COPD exacerbation may be a side effect of Ingrezza. That was recently prescribed for me for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
COPD and Risk for Heart Disease...Dealing with COPD can come with a lot of challenges. For many people, heart disease is one of the biggest issues they face. How does COPD raise your risk for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Option for People With COPD: High-Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Vests...During a recent conversation with a home healthcare specialist, I discovered that high-frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) vests are now accessible for certain people managing COPD. But what exactly are...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Newly diagnosed former Firefighter...I am a 57 year old man and was diagnosed with COPD/EMPHYSEMA over 2 years ago and since then my breathing has been short and I get out of breath...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesProgressionSmoking
Only me...Doctor fatigue? You make me laugh. Over here, after diagnosis, we get shoved over to COPD specialists. In theory, we see them every six months or so (but can ring...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
On 10 mg of prednisone and not getting better...I had an exacerbation after riding my electric bike easy for 20 minutes. I'm on Prednisone 10mg for 5 days and have not improved . I'm supposed to cut back...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Anesthesia with COPD 4....Has anyone undergone MRIs and surgical procedures with anesthesia while having end stage? I’m curious as to how this can work… personal experience appreciated. 🙏...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
