Just wondering how much worse it is for people like us.

What do i do if i need oxygen for my copd and a doctor won't approve it?

hi everyone, I just wanted to give an update to my situation since I was able to see my new pulmonologist today. My old one is retiring in May so it worked out well for me to transition and also get a second opinion. The new doctor sat down and went …

Good Day Everyone! I am a 48 turning 49 year old in a few weeks and was diagnosed with moderate persistent asthma in July 2021. How I became asthmatic(COPD) is a very sad story to tell. In October 2020, I transferred from one apartment unit to another …

Hello, I have a question, I have for the last 2 to 3 months had several diagnoses for my lung issues, first pneumonia, then the lining of lung issue, fluid on lungs, and now COPD. The nurses are always surprised by my saturation is at 99% on average …

Does COPD Knock us off the Pinnacle of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Need? I remember seeing this pyramid in sociology class and a few times in psychology class, but I became intimately acquainted with the pyramid when I worked at an Alternative Learning Center …

I know this is kinda personal but was wondering what people used for this problem when walking or exercising. Thanks

I’ve shared my story before, so I will be brief. Diagnosed with persistent, non-allergic asthma about a year ago after a mysterious respiratory illness (pulmonologist suspects severe Covid, but we don’t know for sure). A year later I’m doing really well; …

I was diagnosed with moderate copd on the basis of a breathing test last summer. X-ray at rhe time disnt show anything. Neither my GP nor the respirologist I had one appt with said I need a CT scan done. (GP is worried about radiation exposure) How do …

Throughout this month the COPD Foundation has been focusing on how you can get the most out of some key therapies: inhaled medications through inhalers and nebulizers, supplemental oxygen, and pulse oximeters. Today we’re going to take a closer look at …

Hello. New member here. My MIL has COPD but has been very private about her diagnosis and how advanced it is. She had a health crisis while traveling abroad that resulted in intubation. We are having her medically evacuated but this has required her to …

Hi all, I'm 77 yrs old, long time smoker, and have moderate COPD. FEV1 is 68%. I feel great, don't take oxygen or inhalers. No SOB, but my pulmonologist recommended Spiriva. It's contraindicated in kidney disease.. My GFR is 56 Stage 3A kidney disease. …

Welcome Tytan.....I'm not sure if Advair would cause mucus. It contains a steroid so maybe?? Maybe Dr Dave will have an answer for you if he sees this. Have you asked your Dr?? I use Trelegy and it can irritate my throat a little at times. Keep in touch …

Welcome Singersongwriter....I use Trelegy and at times it makes me hoarse. These actions seem to help me---- I gargle as deep in my throat as I can after I take the med--- A scoop of raw honey every day---- A cup of Bigelow Tea every day--- …

I’m very curious and I’m sorry if this it the wrong place to ask, about peak flow question, do people with copd tend to have lower scores? My peak flow can range from 560 to 630 depending on how I feel with around 4 to 5 litter. Is that even possible …

For the past two + years I have been getting Pneumonia every 4-6 months. I Have COPD and use Trelegy Elipta. I am Suspicious that the Trelegy is the cause. Is there some way I can find out for sure?

I can no longer get the help Ive had for the past 4 yrs. My income is a few hundred too much and not enough for me to buy the Advair 250/50 and Spiriva blisters here. can I buy them from India or anywhere w/o a prescription? i'm desperate, please help.

Several folks at our support group meeting today were concerned about their rising co-pays for their COPD medications, as well as falling into the Medicare "doughnut hole," where they have to pay for much more of their Rx costs.  They were curious …

Does anyone order Canada online pharmacy , is it like ADC?

Got my Moderna vaccine two days ago. Took daughter's advice and made sure to move my arm a lot. I wiggled and stretched. Used my airdyne (exercise bike with arm movement) for an extra 20 minutes as soon as I got home, plus my normal 60 minutes later …

To me this sounds like a longer-term and more intense asthma exacerbation (I’m certainly not a doctor, but I’ve had similar flares with asthma). Covid can really wreak havoc on your lungs and make an existing condition much worse. I’d call and express …

Hello! I've been lurking awhile but should probably find some courage and ask for guidance. I'm 43, live in Japan, and am almost certainly pending a diagnosis of mild COPD.. I had 2 recent PFTs both with FEV1/FVC at or below the borderline with FEV1% …

You know that feeling when you’re in the exam room in the last few minutes of your appointment with your doctor, and he or she hands you a prescription slip for an inhaled medication that’s new to you? Although you’re hopeful that it will help, it may …

For those of you who face challenges managing your weight, the COPD Foundation wants to welcome you to a new resource. The Weight Management Community at Smart Patients is an online community for patients and families who want to have an honest …

I'm new here too and was recently diagnosed with 4th stage COPD and put on O2 therapy. I'm 74 and have suffered with COPD my entire life, most of it with out knowing what it was. No Dr. ever mentioned it to me. After doing my own research and discovering …