How long do your exacerbations typically last?...Can't wait for it end and hope the next exacerbation is 6 or more months away....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFlares ProgressionSymptoms
Blood Oxygen Levels...When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD 4 years ago, they put me on 3 liters of oxygen and told me my blood oxygen should read between 88...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBreathing
What am I missing that is good?...I am 66 years old and just stopped working because I could not keep up with the work and "stress" with out running to the mens room and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
Who is taking steroids as a treatment?...Are there others out there who take steroids for COPD?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
my dad is in the hospital with COPD...One day recently, a nurse said he spit the food out....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTips & AdviceEnd StageEmphysema
Experience of a group like this...Is it me, or is it common to wake up in the mornings with a ' horrible ' taste in the mouth ?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSide Effects
How to tell if it's an exacerbation...I wish I had the magic answer to this but I don't....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlares Coping
RSV...Hi all, this latest respiratory virus has me so scared I won't even look up information about it. I just don't want to know....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesCoping
Edema...Had not started it yet at home -- I'm aware oral Prednisone can cause edema, but it was such a drastic change -- Has anyone used breakfast...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesDepressionDiagnosis
Hi to all...What can I do about the Above as its stressing me out? Amazingblazing62...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Mask vs. Cannula...The fully thing is, it's any mask, not just a rebreather(for instance a mask from nebulizer not plugged in)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Going Places with COPD...I can’t go buy flowers to plant because I get out of breath so easily. Maybe I’m being overly cautious, but I’m afraid....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesCoping
Has anyone had twilight sleep cataract surgery?...I saw my ophthalmologist just prior to the coronavirus. Since then I have started wearing my oxygen 24/7. On level 2....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
Easter break ...Just like to say have a lovely weekend what ever your doing and keep safe and well...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFriends & Family
Active yesterdayA Big Thankyou to Leon, for all the work you have done within the Copd community.X...Hi Everybody, I would just like to say a big Thankyou to Leon for all the kindness and being there for us within the Copd community, Leon was the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAwareness
Newly diagnosed w/COPD emphysema @ 34...I’ve never imagined having it since it’s usually something found in older ppl who smoke but now that it’s here all I can do is educate myself and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosisCopingEmphysema
COPD?...So, I am trying to figure out just what I need to do to keep if not improve my lung function and keep it from getting worse....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Appreciate you all...I am still trying to figure out how to navigate on this site so many responses my take a bit....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Does inhaling steam with salt water help bronchitis?...Seems to make me feel better or is it just the placebo effect? Or even if it's not the case, is there any negative effects on health?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
copd ...1st thank you all on the reply on azithromycin , put my mind at rest. i have a hospital bed here but cant sleep in it ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDepressionEmphysemaBreathing
