I have just discovered these carbon filter reusable masks. I've been using n 95s until now but I can smell diesel fumes and strong perfumes and aftershaves through it. Back in the city and am finding it difficult to breath. My asthma is at crazy levels …

I've been on Breo, now max dose of Trelegy for years. Have severe COPD (emphysema), and just wonder what would happen if I stopped.

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I'm overwhelmed. My COPD is progressing. I don't have a support system of family or friends that understands. I can't work but can't get approved for disability yet. The stress of everything is getting to be almost too much. …

Hi, Just to share my experience, my FEV1 is approx 90% and my gas exchange is moderately compromised. According to my ‘fit bit’ (night time) and a good pulse ox (day time) and having readings going back over a couple of years, my day time ox is around …

Last month I began a new med to treat my ADD. I’ve had issues with focusing like reading, comprehension etc since I was a kid. Incidentally, since taking this medication called Vyvanse, I’ve noticed my breathing has gotten about 90 percent clearer. I …

I started out week ago with sore throat, headache and cough. Some wheezing. Went to Dr he thought was sinus infection. Prescribed musnix, Prednisone, and cifdinir.Over the next couple day I was coughing up yellow, pink, dark green and dirt brown phlegm, …

Study Details | Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) With Diffusion Capacity Defect by REGEND001 Cell Therapy | ClinicalTrials.gov The Chinese are really pushing hard on this, there population (and the world) are really suffering …

I am currently supporting a loved one who has COPD and is still struggling with long term smoking addiction. While quitting remains a personal and ongoing challenge for him, I am trying to do what I can to reduce exposure to smoke and pollutants inside …

I’m sorry to read how difficult this is for you. There are a lot of positive things I could say, but I’m not sure that would be very helpful for you right now. My suggestion is that you find someone to talk with, a good mental health therapist just to …

Hi everyone, I am new to this community and here to learn. Someone close to me has COPD but is still smoking due to long term addiction. I am trying to support him the best I can but it is hard when he struggles to quit. If anyone here has been in a …

with all my Negative post here’s one good thing that has happened I’ve been caring for a sick puppy around the clock who wouldn’t eat and he’s made a remarkable turnaround and his strong and eager to eat, he kicks his little feet in happiness I’m …

Hi Richard, while i am not a clinician you can check with your doctor if cutting the cheaper 500mcg pills of Rofluminast in half with a pill cutter would work for you. I don't know if they are time released or not. Pill cutters cost about $6 online or …

Has anyone had Acupuncture and found it to help you with breathing or other things? The reason I ask is because I have been having a problem with irregular heartbeats and a friend asked me to try seeing a Acupunctureist. I have been twice now and the …

hello everyone it’s me again lol. I’m still not doing well at all probably worse . I did start exercising and jogging and it was helping a lot but these last two days I’ve haven’t been able to move and only lay on my stomach to breathe . It got so bad I …

Hi evnewt1 - I agree with Debbie - Breztri is a maintenance medication, and actually contains 3 medications, one of which is a corticosteroid, and is to be used every day, and not "as needed", as far as I am aware. But I'm also just another patient …

Can anyone recommend an article that explains COPD and the importance of taking care of yourself?

Hi Who Me ? I began using Ohtivayre 5 months ago. My routine with taking meds is, each morning I wake up and if I have any shortness of breath I use my rescue inhaler or Duo Neb in nebulizer. Then I get the coffee going, feed my kitties. After a …

The most common side effects of inhaled glutathione include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and headache. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to talk to your healthcare provider 1 . It is …

Spending time on COPD360Social can be a lot of fun. Connecting with people across the country, learning some of Debbie’s yummy recipes, and catching a glimpse of a cute puppy on Fluffy Friday can bring a smile to anyone’s face. But did you know that …

Hi all - just a question to know what is relatively normal with a cold and COPD. Reminder of myself - alpha 1 antitrypsin deficient - age 57 severe but stable COPD (mix of emphysema and chronic bronchitis). First time in ages with a cold and wow was I …

When you get short of breath, the brain goes into "survival mode" and sends blood (hence oxygen) to the most vital organs. Unfortunately, the bladder and sphincter muscle are not considered essential making you have to "go". In the course of my illness, …

If you could join a program that was designed to help you manage your COPD symptoms and improve your breathing, would you want to try it? Many people living with COPD may not realize that programs like these are available in communities all around the …

Has anyone used Carda Health, an online Pulmonary Rehab Therapy? My closest facility has a waiting list and is under staffed

As the title suggests I have invested in some breath trainers. Anything and everything to get back in the ocean, at least 3 x a week. Just wanting feedback on the items. The welcare breatheasy, an incentive spirometer and my peak flow meter. I have the …

Welcome RH! Glad you found us. You say you were diagnosed with COPD a few weeks ago. Was this diagnosis made by spirometry? Are the antibiotics for an infection or a maintenance course? Did you recently to the 7000ft altitude? Sorry, but the answers to …