Cost...I just got on Medicare and Metigap I retired last timber my doctor has me on fluticasone to take twice a day for maintenance the first time I ordered it...reactions9repliesTreatmentCost
Nasal irritation...Since going on oxygen this past Spring, I have been experiencing nasal irritation that results in sneezing and a very runny nose. My nighttime oxygen is through my CPAP machine...reactions24repliesTips & Advice
COPD & Confusion...Hello all, I had to answer questions, with respect to a fire occurring at my house. Said questions were performed via Skype and for some reason, I was getting confused...reactions3repliesAwarenessProgressionSymptoms
Respiratory clinic...Hi I've just been diagnosed 4 weeks by a and e. My gp won't refer me to this respiratory clinic yet said wait see how I get on with inhalers...reactions1replyPulmonary RehabilitationTreatmentTips & Advice
Managing Our Health...Healthcare can be problematic for those with COPD who live in rural areas. There isn't a pulmonologist in our area; the nearest specialist affiliated with our medical group is two...reactions3comments
My Life With COPD...Hello! I am Deborah. Thank you for having me in your group. In December 2017, I went to sleep early because I was feeling a bit punkish, and I woke...reactions4comments
living with lung disease...I'm an 84-year-old female, in good health apart from lungs. My father died of lung disease at 54 yrs old, my 2 brothers also had lung disease and all 3...reactions5comments
Trip to Texas...I am on oxygen 24 and 7. I needed a portable oxygen machine that airlines approve...so I rented one just for the overnight trip from NS Canada to TX to...reactions2comments
Bored out of my brain...My brain doesn’t switch off but my body is operating on a different level. It seems to be worse for me when the sun is shining, I want to be...reactions5comments
Severe Depression ...I was diagnosed a little over a year ago with COPD and stage 4 emphysema. I take anti depressants and anti anxiety medication. Yet, I am so depressed I have...reactions10repliesMental HealthCoping
Can Multivitamins Help With COPD-Related Fatigue?...A common complaint for people with COPD is a lack of energy. This symptom sometimes improves with treatment, but in some people, the lethargy prevails even after optimization on various...reactions6comments
Oxygen tubing kinking or rolling up....I beleive I have solved my kinking and rolling up. It does not trip me anymore. First I must tell you that 1) I have COPD. 2) I live in...reactions23repliesCoping
Beta blockers - anyone else on them?...When had covid got off most blood pressure meds, cause bp was low and made me real tired. Then just walking to bathroom, heart rate went up to 100, so...reactions8repliesTreatmentCoping
Auntie with COPD...If you guys could help please ? X My auntie is getting worse I seen her today , I haven't seen her nor my uncle in ages and I love...reactions3repliesCopingDepressionCaregiving
Talking to Your Doctor...I talk to people every day that tell me they have no idea how to ask questions of their doctor. Many of us have little understanding of what is actually...reactions12comments
What now ...I have end stage copd. It was diagnosed 3 years ago. I have breast cancer and I am not a good candidate for surgery. My pulmonary doctor is currently consulting...reactions7repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Older and a little wiser...My name is Wayne. I'm no different than other people trying to have some kind of life as I've been living COPD for about 5 years now I'm on oxygen...reactions2comments
SSRI for anxiety for COPD ?...I have tried diet, exercise, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, etc. Is this medication something that can be helpful for COPD?...reactions1replyMental Health
Anxiety ...I have had problems with blood pressure and anxiety. They have started me on a new blood pressure medicine and have suggested SSRI for anti anxiety. Is this something that...reactions2repliesMental HealthCoping
