Hi. My name is Vicki and I am. 62 year old career woman who has always been moderately active. I was a heavy smoker for 48 years ~ I quit almost 4 years ago. I plan on retiring when I am 71. I have been working out 3+ times a week for the past 3 years as …

Hey Bully....I've had several stress tests over the years--last one summer 2019--I've always done well. I've always exercised so that is a big help. What does your Dr say???? The techs' giving the test are always right there with you while you're on the …

I have had to be intubated twice in as many years. The last time was approx. 3 months ago. My voice is hoarse and I constantly feel like I need to clear my throat. My pulmo dr said some times damage is done and suggested a scope. I realize this is a life …

Hello I'm a 36 year old female and was only diagnosed 2019, I was wondering if anyone who's been living with the condition longer tell me if circulation issues is part of COPD? Or if I should get it checked as it could be something separate. I'm slight …

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Many of us smoked for many years, quit and were diagnosed with COPD long after we quit. That may be what is keeping him from giving you a diagnosis right now and recommending that you see what a year brings. If you want to give yourself the best chance …

Does anyone have info on using an ozone cleaner machine for cpap devices?

This is a different kind of question for everybody due to a lot of things going on in my life in the last five years a lot of illnesses plus being a survivor of domestic violence it has not been easy I had to leave my home last August in order to stay …

Did the pulmonologist do some breathing tests? The one where you're told to "blow, blow, blow"? If not, then you may want to see another pulmonologist and ask for a spirometry or pulmonary function test. Either will give definitive results for COPD. If …

I do not believe that this is common at all even with COPD. It probably makes the COPD worse as does my diaphragm with a hole in it.

I would like to know if it would help

Am on Keflex for second time in three weeks for Cystitis. Had pfzier vacc 2/2 and take Celcept. Could vaccine have affected my system to cause UTI ?

At work we had a burst pipe, 2 to 3 inches deep in water everywhere, very destructive. Water is turned off but it smells a bit. Should I be going in to work with COPD whilst it's like that? Don't want to let people down but don't want to make myself …

I was a carer for my mum with copd for 8 years, she died on the 11th of January and I feel so lost without her, during my mums last week she was complaining of thumping in her ears like her heartbeat and she was dizzy when she stood up called the …

any recommendations? Ive tried Spiriva and found I was urinating frequently with increased urgency. Also felt a bit like when I had a UTI. Tip sore etc Taken myself off Spiriva and back to normal. Dr calling me tomorrow so wondering if anyone knows …

Happy Valentines day to all! My daughter sent me this this morning on her way to pick up her Doodle Puppy. Seemed appros for this gang. //ed

Asking for help is still a difficult thing for me to do. And for some reason, even when offered help, my "programmed" response is usually "Thanks, I've got it." It's a big lesson for me to unlearn. At the beginning of the pandemic, family and friends …

Hi doritexas, First, welcome to COPD360Social. I want to encourage you to go to the top of this page and click onto "What is COPD" and "Learn More" - there's a lot of good information there. As far as going into a coma - I am not a health care …

Good morning. I am new here. My boyfriend is 81 and has had COPD for many years. He stopped smoking 30 years ago but it still got him. Over the last six months he has been getting weaker and tired. Now I’ve noticed he is coughing all day and most of the …

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My insurance company rewards me for certain activities by giving me points that I may use to purchase gift cards. In other words, my insurance company is giving me back some of the money that I pay in premiums for activities that will make it less likely …

can someone please tell me is there a difference between an angiogram and angioplasty? My dad who is 87 and has blocked arteries in his legs went into the hospital last week for what I thought was an angioplasty, but he said that the doctors did not …

Do you think about about what you eat? I have been much more and it's not coming easy for someone who likes pizza, chips, bacon, crisps, twiglets etc. I am trying to eat more healthily Yesterday I had vegetarian bean burger and salad with feta, avacado …

Does anyone know whether dyspnea/SOB causes eye problems such as; tired, itchy sore eyes.

Another great topic Jane. You make me think too much with these weekly -check-ins-!! Just kidding!! Those closest to me--my significant other and one of my sisters--understand that I have COPD. One of my good buddies also. All are very supportive. The …