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I’ve had COPD for 14 years. I was on oxygen 2L while sitting and 4L while ambulating. I developed emphysema in my early 40’s. Pulmonary doctor said it’s genetic. From...

I USE THE BLUE ACAPELLA DEVICE ABOUT THREE TIMES A DAY, IT REALLY HELPS TO MOVE THE MUCUS AROUND AND ALSO COUGH UP THE MUCUS. ITS A LIFE SAVER. I...

Diagnosed 2 years ago. Ventolin. Flovent, nebulizer. Tons of anxiety. Now the good stuff! Met a guy who loves me in spite of all the issues. Not bad for a...

I was diagnosed with COPD, emphysema, 20 years ago. I have had many test done, went to rehab and was on 2 liters at first. I continued to work retail...

Diagnosed in 2016. Came back from England for my son wedding and had my yearly physical. My primary care physician decided that it was time for a real complete physical...

Have had COPD for 10 years. Used Spiriva, then Ventolin with Spiriva till it didn't work anymore. Tried many others and Anoro for 4 years. (Qvar, Symbicort, Combivent, Dulera) but...

In 2011 I was diagnosed with COPD and asked what that was, I had never heard of it. They told me what it was and that I had to quit...

While I was in the hospital four years ago I was given a breathing apparatus called an "Aerobika" it seems to help considerably. It is like an exercise device for...

I have been living with COPD for over 15 years and my lungs get overinflated and its very uncomfortable for me and after years with no relief I am tired...

Anxious, I have not been diagnosed but am pretty fearful that I may soon be. My mother had COPD with emphysema and passed in 2018 after a short and terrible...

Hello to all of the people out there finding it hard to catch a breath when you try to do something other than stay still. I have COPD (emphysema) My...

I STARTED USING THE BLUE ACAPELLA ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO, MY LUNG DR. ORDERED IT FOR ME. IT'S GREAT AND REALLY HELPS TO MOVE THE MUCUS AROUND, SO YOU CAN...

I guess I've had COPD for awhile, just wasn't sure of the signs and symptoms. Actually thought it was my weight gain, but I've been to ER numerous times over...

I am very lucky that my COPD isn’t as bad as most others on this forum but, despite that, I am constantly thinking about my breathing every minute of the...

I have tried so many inhalers, and they just don't seem to work for me. Don't know what it is, maybe I'm allergic to a certain med in them, who...

I was diagnosed with COPD - Mild in 2018. Around same time I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea - Severe. I was skeptical about Sleep Apnea diagnosis. Testing showed I...

Hi I'm just new here. I don't know how to put this but yesterday I seen a heart specialist and he told me I've only a year to live maybe...

My name is Kathryn and for years I was told that I had COPD and all I knew about it was that I had to make changes in a few...

I have finally gotten around to leaving a note for my doctor, asking for a script for prednisone. Hopefully it will get me over this hump I have been going...

Due to shortness of breath I will have to tell my story in segments. Thank you so much for allowing me to join your community. I have so very much...