Scar Tissue and Spasms in the Lung area...I have lungs that spontaneously collapse and have had several chest tubes and two surgeries on one lung. I am getting some painful spasms in my side...feels like under the...reactions1replySymptomsProgression
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 3)...Editor's note: This is part 3 of a series. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2! Is that all for this series? Sadly, no. My sister-in-law has...reactionscomments
Travelling Has anyone a an oxygen tank on the airplane?...Want to get a portable oxygen tank for the airlines Has anyone ever flown with this?...reactions6repliesTravel
Breathing...I have been dealing with COPD over 15 years. I’m in the end stage. I’m on oxygen, breathing treatments and a vent. Meds. I can still do some things just...reactions1replyBreathing
Does anyone have experience with these natural remedies?...The Hydrogen Peroxide inhalation and ceramic salt inhalers (Himalayan salt) are two that I found. I am searching for low cost ways to deal with my emphysema. Every July my...reactions15repliesTreatmentEmphysema
FeaturedDoes anyone have or used a portable oxygen system?...I know nothing about portable Oxygen like what you see advertised. Can they do up to 6 liters or ?? Do they work as well as dragging bottles of O2...reactions159repliesBreathing
What Is the Ideal Blood Pressure for an Individual With COPD?...High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition in those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is not clear why people with COPD are at a...reactions14comments
Melinda...I was diagnosed with COPD a few years ago it's getting worse and it scares me. I was also diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago. My anxiety and depression...reactions2repliesMental Health
Navigational Bronchoscopy...Had my navigational bronchoscopy under general anesthesia yesterday. Procedure took 20 minutes but in total but with pre and post took 4. Dr said it went well and he feels...reactions1comment
Navigational Bronchoscopy...Well, I got home a few hours ago. Pulmonologist said he thinks in r going to be fine and that it went well. They did an x-ray after the procedure...reactions7repliesCopingSurgery
In June I will be 78 and my life went downhill starting around age 71...I started smoking at age 25 as cigarettes were 11 cents a pack in the service. I was told to light them up if you got them! I smoked for...reactions6comments
Still going but it’s more difficult now...I’ll be 67 in a few months. My COPD has gradually gotten worse. My biggest panic is taking a shower. I get in the shower and do okay for several...reactions15comments
Abrupt Medication Changes Due To Big Pharma's Greed...So - I, along with many, many other Americans, can no longer get Symbicort inhalers, due to the fact that big pharma, in cooperation with Medicare and my insurance/pharmacy monopoly...reactions9repliesTreatment
I Love Watching Birds...Birds entertain me through the cold winter months and into the spring and summer. Before COPD, my desk was facing into the room, and my back was to the window...reactions6comments
Question on types of COPD...Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I'm female and 64 years old. I was diagnosed with COPD last November, although having regular scans over the years as I had...reactions10repliesDiagnosis
Taking Prednisone...About 10 years ago, I was going to visit my family in Boulder, CO. I was nervous about the altitude there and asked my doctor how to handle it. He...reactionscomments
My Advice for Avoiding the ER...I am a respiratory therapist. I get to know many people with COPD. Oftentimes we become friends, and the topic comes up: “What can you do to avoid the emergency...reactions1comment
Remembering Carol Kirker...It is with great sadness to share that COPD.net advocate Carol Kirker passed away in February 2022. Carol lived with COPD for more than 20 years and joined our team...reactions6comments
My friend...My vote for Predisone is yea. Have taken Predisone many, many times, I find it to be very helpful in reducing the effects of those nasty exacerbations. Plus, in my...reactions4repliesTreatmentCoping
My lovely mum...Just wanted to share my experience about COPD with other people, mum got diagnosed around 20 years ago but didn't stop smoking right away, she only stopped 4 years ago...reactions3comments
