Active yesterdayUpdate to My Wife's September Car Accident...Just wanted to update my wife's recovery from her car accident in September. Her shoulder and knee have pretty much recovered and are feeling better. But her neck has not...reactions21repliesFriends & FamilyCaregiving
Rapid Heart Rate causes shortness of breath...I was in the hospital all last week, because driving home from work, my heart took of pounding so hard and so fast I couldn't breathe. I had to pull...reactions3replies
How to breathe when there is an Elephant sitting on your chest?...My wife said I should try to learn the way she was taught in yoga classes. Take a deep breath, hold it for a count of five, then let it...reactions16repliesFlares
Breathless...Has anyone any suggestions regarding the breathlessness I do have 2 inhalers but looking for any further advice you found helpful...reactions1replyBreathingTreatment
To prevent bacterial infection from reoccurring, how often should I change my canula for a new one? ...reactions12repliesBreathing
Here's How I Deal With Insurance Coverage Challenges...Insurance companies have evolved significantly over the years. But many of these changes, in my opinion, seem to focus more on cutting costs and increasing profits than on ensuring patients...reactions7comments
OTC Lung support supplements ...I am having a lot of problems with thick mucus that I don't have the lung strength to cough out. I have tried many things to help thin the mucus...reactions1replyBreathing
Triple inhalers - Says has more events when adding 3, better with 2...Thought people should know... In COPD, CV Events Increase With Use of Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy - Pulmonology Advisor www.pulmonologyadvisor.com/news/copd-cv-events-increase-with-single-inhaler-triple-therapy/?utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NWLTR_PUL_UPDT_SS_SLI-Lasso-DI-PP_myCME...reactions3repliesTreatment
Zephyr Valves...I have stage 4 COPD and my doctor has suggested Zephyr Valves.I would like to hear from people who have stage 4 COPD and have gotten the valves ... Have...reactions2repliesSurgery
Lonely ...Feel very alone with my COPD looking to speak to people who have similar problems & goals...reactions11repliesCoping
Ok recently diagnosed COPD st 2 moderate, not much from my primary care Dr ?...So what are exaberations,flare ups ? I have wheezing ,hugging and putting sometimes but use my Albuterol inhaler and my stiolto respimar daily 2 puffs ? Also wondering what incan...reactions3repliesDiet & NutritionAwareness
Side afects of Albuterol ?...I have cramps in my toes, hands and legs. Does anyone else have these side affects from Albuterol ? I am doing the nebulizer 3 times a day and regular...reactions4repliesSide Effects
What diets do you use to help with COPD...One of our members recently discussed how they use the carnivore diet to help with their COPD. What kind of diets do you use to help yours, or want to...reactions1reply
Carnivore lifestyle ...Does anyone here have any experience og going completely carnivore? I have been doing it for 7 weeks now, breathing and energy levels greatly improved. Any feedback?...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
Winter Self-Care With COPD...As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, focusing on winter self-care is essential. The cold weather can be harsh on our bodies and minds, making establishing routines that...reactions2comments
Diagnosis for COPD ...Hi, I am an active 66 year old male I was sent for a routine chest X-ray around 3 months ago and my doctor suspected that I have mild COPD...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Is anyone having problems finding a comparable Salter SOft nasal cannula?...I've been using the 1ft nasal cannula and tubing with a swivel but they are getting very scarce out there. The prongs are much shorter and definitely softer than any...reactions2replies
Ruined Thanksgiving !...My daughter a couple weeks ahead of time asked if I would like to come to her house for Thanksgiving. So my wife and I planned on this. Then at...reactions4repliesCoping
Hospital discharged me on Thanksgiving Evening....Wow, what a exacerbation! My feet and ankles had doubled up on the swelling so I thought I should sit around for a while. Every time I stood up my...reactions8repliesAwarenessBreathingTreatment
Planning for the Holidays...This year, I’m looking forward to the holidays. What’s ahead? I don’t know, and I’ve learned not to plan too far ahead. It can be difficult to plan around me...reactions1comment
