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...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...reactions15repliesEmphysemaTreatment
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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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:...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...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...reactions4repliesCopingTreatment
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...reactions3comments
Prednisone...Anyone who takes prednisone more than rarely should be aware of what it's doing and why it's doing that. Any pulmo doc...reactions1comment
smoking...I was told I had COPD a long time ago just kept smoking. Quit I don't know how many times. now I...reactions5repliesBreathingCoping
Still learning.....When I was diagnosed with it in 2009, doctor's had a way of making me think the end was near.. 50's too...reactions1comment
