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
Spirometer results...Hi All, I recently got my spirometer results from my gp, but haven’t had my pulmonologist appointment yet. I’m looking for some answers on what my results indicate. I’ve asked...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Trying To Balance All These Meds!...I've been struggling for a while now, with my body's reactions and interactions with all these meds I take daily. As of today, there are 8! My doctor and I...reactions4repliesTreatment
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...reactions4comments
Why Is Supplemental Oxygen Beneficial?...Some people in this community utilize home oxygen therapy. It benefits them by keeping oxygen levels normal. Today I would like to answer the question: “Why is home oxygen so...reactions25comments
My Quest for a Portable Oxygen Concentrator...Like many of you, I am on oxygen twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. I got pneumonia, was hospitalized, and woke up on oxygen. It was a stark reality...reactions43comments
Chest cramps...Hi everyone, my first 2 names are Duane Jonathan AKA Dujon. I don't know what stage COPD I have ...3-4. I was diagnosed at the end of November 2019 I...reactions7comments
Benefits stopped...Been getting benefits for asthma, depression and copd for many years i recently lost my 91 yr old father and my depression has deepened i am unable to get out...reactions2repliesInsurance & Disability
Nebulizer recommendations...Hi everyone, am in need of a new nebulizer mine is very old. Can anyone share what there recommendations would be. Thank you so much !...reactions8repliesBreathingChronic Bronchitis
My Chronic Illness Health Tracker and Journal Planner...How many times have you left the doctor's office, slapping yourself in the head because 2 minutes after your appointment ended, you remembered what you meant to tell them? You...reactions2comments
My husband is at the end of COPD and CHF...My husband is 66 and has had COPD and CHF for 12 yrs. He has had 2 open heart surgeries and 19 stents. He was at the end of his...reactions17comments
Life Is Getting in the Way of Living (Part 1)...Editor's note: this is part 1 of a series. Be sure to check out part 2 and part 3! You may be able to relate to some of this article...reactionscomments
Anxiety and the Breath...One problem with COPD is that it causes shortness of breath. This dyspnea (shortness of breath) causes a fight or flight reaction that can result in anxiety and panic. Your...reactions39comments
Graham...Hi guys, Just letting you know, that i have been given a different inhaler by my consultant and been using it since December, the inhaler i am now using after...reactions1comment
Copd...Hi everyone Having been diagnosed with cood since 2009 i have tried numerous inhalers but to no avail. I saw a consultant in december and he recommended trelegy ellipta, and...reactions3repliesBreathing
My Story...I'm new to my diagnosis, compared to most of the people that post here that I have read. So I'm still in the processes of accepting my new life. I...reactions17comments
Sleeping to much...'My husband has had copd for quite some time. He is always tired, coughing. Last week we thought he was having a heart attack, but nothing wrong with his heart...reactions1replyDiagnosisCaregiving
My Copd Journey...I wasn't clear on my first time writing. It's just been a month or so, since I've started having nasal breathing issues.. I do have oxygen concentrator at home. I...reactions14repliesAwareness
