Lack of COPD Symptoms...No constant respiratory infections. No shortness of breath. But 3 years after I quit I started to have shortness of breath...reactions1comment
How do you cope with your life?...I am on medication and I now see a therapist! I just started therapy few weeks ago. I don't know how...reactions2replies
COPD emphysema and high blood pressure and colds...I've Ben fighting a cold 3 weeks my PCP says just a cold well now my mucus tastes really bad like infection...reactions8replies
Spirometry test...Is a test at a doctors office accurate or shout the test be done by a respiratory doctor? Thanks...reactions2repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
HELP. ...This leads to drowsiness (narcosis), deranged acid-base balance due to respiratory acidosis, and death....reactions7repliesEnd Stage
IMST...What success have others had with Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) ?...reactions2repliesBreathing
Time to Start Educating Myself...I will ask questions, ask for referrals for therapies etc....reactions10comments
Am I MORE EMPHYSEMA ~~ or ~~ CHRONIC BRONCHITIS like!?! 8:06 PM, EST Fri Jan 13, 2023 | By: HITE1955...POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE ( IPAP): cm H2O: 8 * EXPIRATORY POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (EPAP): cm H2O: 4 SYMPTOMS ❤️🫁 * Chronic...reactions14repliesBreathingDiagnosisChronic Bronchitis
My Journey so far with COPD...I am starting to see a therapist on Tuesday so hopefully that will help....reactions7comments
New to copd...I had some respiratory issues and now diagnosed chronic bronchitis,GERD,chronic pharyngitis....reactions5repliesChronic Bronchitis
Seeking Advice...As a result of respiratory strengthening therapy, I’ve achieved stability with my COPD....reactions3repliesTips & Advice
Knew It Was Likely, But Thought I'd Have More Time!...I started at 4 liters of O2, continuous flow but, when I started pulmonary rehabilitation, the therapists told me that I...reactions5comments
My medicine...I have tried taking it two different times but each time l end up with a lower respiratory problem like a...reactions10replies
Living with flare up...Dx exacerbated copd and respiratory infection. They gave me steroids to take and sent me home. ...reactions2repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping
Is there any validity to a claim that Dry Salt Therapy (halotherapy) relieves COPD symptoms?...Someone is telling me that dry salt therapy "...reaches the lower respiratory system and works as a bronchial toothbrush for the...reactions4replies
And now another Week in the hospital!...This time it was acute respiratory failure from COPD. I'm fired up on Prednisone and Zithromax, etc. I'm up and moving...reactions1replyEmphysema
I use oxygen 24/7 as we;; as a bronchodilator as needed....It is, of course, respiratory in nature. My pulmonologist waivers about the safety, does anyone have experience with that area while...reactions3repliesTravel
Copd ...I’m a 70 yr old female I started smoking in the 60s I recently was admitted to hospital, my diagnosis were acute...reactions1reply
feeling like a fish out of water!...At what stage do you get referred to respiratory rehab? So many questions...reactions4replies
Exacerbations...I have COPD emphasema I am on prednisolone it feels like every two weeks the breathlessness starts to get worse the reactions3replies
