Diagnosis of copd...Hello, I'm not sure if it's ok for me to post this here. Honestly I'm at a loss and I am hoping to find some answers. I have a boyfriend...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisDepressionFriends & Family
Holiday gifts for those with COPD...Now that we're in the holiday season, what is a good gift to get for someone with COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments31 repliesTips & Advice
How I "cured" my COPD symptoms completely....I am embarrassed that this story is going to sound like me, me, me but I am excited to share my "discovery" in the hope that it may help others...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Exercises that change my life...My name is John Latuharhary, I am 68yrs, I smoked almost my entire life, I had been diagnosed with COPD about 4yrs ago... I had shortness of breath.. just doing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Exercise...I think a pulmonary rehab program is essential before anybody starts an exercise regimen. If your doc hasn't discussed it with you, I think you should ask. Rehab techs will...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Role of Your Pharmacist in COPD Management...When people think of their circle of care for COPD management, they tend to think about their nurse, pulmonologist, and general practitioner, among others. However, there is an allied healthcare...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Planning for the COPD Holidays...My daughter and I were talking about how much I enjoy writing articles and moderating for Health Union. It feels healing to share my life with you and others who...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
stem cell...is there a place in usa that offers stem cell trials for copd...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Gummys for copd...You can't help but see a lot of stuff about cbd gummys supposed to help one breath better, has anyone tried them? They are expensive so I dont wanna waste...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Self help helps....I have been prescribed for un-named lung problems since 2005. I say un-named because it was many years later that someone referred to it as being COPD and sent me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Mycobacterium avium complex....Would like to know if any other COPD people also have been diagnosed with MAC. Treatment, issues, general well being? My diagnosis was confirmed a few months ago after multiple...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
Humidifers ...Just asking if anyone of maybe how many of us have and use humidifiers. I have been researching and all of them have a lot of bad reviews, but they...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & Advice
diagnosis...I had to learn was how to listen to health care people who were leading me through the process. At first, 'here, try this inhaler to see if it works'...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Vacation and COPD...We recently took our first vacation in almost 2 years. I spent hours planning this trip because I am a planner by trade and a worrier by night. I say that in...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
To Exercise or Not to Exercise..."Exercise cannot reverse lung disease, but it can reverse de-conditioning and improve your quality of life." We all know we should do it, but how many of us actually consider...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
High-dose N-acetylcysteine....Hi all, I’m wondering if any of you have experience with High-dose N-acetylcysteine as something to improve breathing. I have gotten responses ranging from ABSOLUTELY NOT; don’t use it (from...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
O2 Tanks and home concentrators vs Portable concentrators...My husband has moderate COPD and is on O2 24/7. We are considering switching from O2 tanks and a home concentrator to a system from Imogen which would have a...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & Advice
Stage IV and Rehab...My FEV is 27% and it seems it is getting worse by the day. I do not cough up anything anymore and I am too out of breath to even...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesEnd StageExercisePulmonary Rehabilitation
Cigarette Maker Transitioning to Inhalers?...Phillip Morris has been in the news recently. The word is that they have purchased Vectura, a company that makes inhalers and nebulizers. So this begins the transition of a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Getting A Good Night Sleep...Hello - been using CPAP off and on for the past two months. Unable to get a good night sleep, maybe 4/5 hours top. Any tips on ow to get...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSleep
