Flares ...I have been in a flare since March. 4 rounds of steroids. 3 rounds of antibiotics. Chest x-ray, sputum test, blood work, CT scans....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does anyone else experience exhaustion during the afternoon?...I am trying to find out if anyone else experiences this...in the afternoons after a busy day, there are times when I feel completely exhausted and my body...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Status Update On My Brother (and me)...He has been there for over a month. He called me last week all mumbly, and reported that he had had surgery on the cancer....Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
Take care, Covid still here in Australia ...So be careful Covid is still hot it's bite...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwareness
I have a question please ...I have read that some people have lived for 20 years with this COPD is this right and what are your experiences...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
Inhaler proper usage ...Since I live in a rural area and small town where the pharmacy showed me how to load them and how to place in mouth to inhale med and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosis
REALISTIC Tips for Living Life with COPD!...We know that it can be challenging, to say the least, to 'keep on keeping on' with a COPD diagnosis....Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Gummys for copd...They are expensive so I dont wanna waste my money but it was on that tv show shark tank and the guys backed em with big money but I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Bronchieacteses...We are (hopefull7) going to be included in a study, but nothing else seems to be on the horizon. Any suggestions?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingTreatment
Seems like I am going downhill fast after one exacerbation ...I have been to a pulmonologist since and it was confirmed having moderate COPD. I'm doing a nebulizer twice a day and am on breztri....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExercise
Anyone else have nasal cannula problems?...Currently I use a Hudson because the prongs are a little longer and they have a tab below that helps keep it in place....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
I am worried I have COPD...Hello people, You people are not doctors but maybe you might have some infomation please. 1 I smoked for 10 years - 10-15 a day 2 I am 40...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingEmphysemaSmoking
O2 Tanks and home concentrators vs Portable concentrators...We are considering switching from O2 tanks and a home concentrator to a system from Imogen which would have a portable for use at home (plugged in) and...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & Advice
Inhaler VS nebulizer...The inhalers cost a lot more but are much more convenient....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
CPAP and Hyperinflation?...According to the Docs the settings are all correct, but to me it feels like I'm breathing against a hurricane....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingSleepProgression
Does anyone else have excessive thirst?...I drink four to five 20 oz glasses of water during the day and keep a 16 oz glass next to my bed which is usually drained by the...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Do air purifiers help those with COPD? ...(Note that air purifiers are not proven to benefit those with COPD.)"...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesBreathing
Which type of humidifier is best for COPD patients?...What type of humidifiers are people with COPD using, warm or cool air? Which do you like better and why? Just wanting some input before purchasing....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Noninvasive ventilator (Trilogy Machine)...I still manage to work two days a week but I'm afraid that might be changing soon....Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies