What meds have you been on? I've been using Trelegy since last May and it has worked well for me. Haven't needed Prednisone since. I've had some rough spots but for the most part I've been good

Ive been dealing with a constant urge to take deep breaths, sighs, or yawns and im wondering if this is a common symptom of copd or more of an anxiety thing.

This is rather long, but it is designed for those folks who have recently been diagnosed with COPD. It has some valuable information for everyone... I HAVE JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH COPD…NOW WHAT?? I am not a physician. Not even close. What I am is a …

As it is August now (I feel like the Summer has flown by) federally elected officials will be heading to your home states, and it is a great chance to engage with them! For some representatives, they may have never heard of COPD, pulmonary rehabilitation …

Hello all, this is my first message on here. My name is Steve and I am a British guy living in France for last 10 years. Age 55. Never smoked. In the next couple of weeks I’m fairly sure that I will be diagnosed with some form of COPD. My FEV1/FVC is …

Does a lack of reversibility strongly point towards COPD diagnosis? It just means that it is probably not asthma but it does not mean COPD - If it is COPD, can I still work in a lab with chemicals (i.e. is the risk worth it, should I quit/switch …

I have seen this study, and other articles reporting on this study. This does look promising, but more research is surely needed. Wondering why this isn't happening? This is an easy, supplement to get - not some expensive pharmaceutical needing a …

Weather can affect everyone’s health, especially those living with COPD. Heat and humidity can make it hard to breathe and increase the risk of flare-ups and emergency room visits. [1] Are you prepared for the heat and humidity of summer? Heat and COPD …

I had to quit Advair and Symbicort because of cramps. I tried to counteract each with calcium, potassium, magnesium, tonic water, and increased water intake, but could not find any combination that worked.

The wildfire smoke has returned to Chicago. Even though the aqi is less than last year, it is a painful time. I am struggling to find a suitable, affordable, and nice neighborhood apartment where I feel comfortable. Unfortunately, due to the lung issues, …

When you drink water all day and nothing else and walk, you lose weight is anyone doing a protein bar or shake afterwards? What do you do?

Hi, my name is Christina. I was diagnosed with COPD six months ago after a pulmonary breathing test. I was diagnosed with mild emphasema with a 76%. lung capacity, my doctor continues to tell me that it's not that bad. But yet, in the last 6 months, it …

what is a good sleeping pill if u have copd Also what is good for anxiety and stress with copd that can be used daily with ambien at night?

I’m new to the group but not to copd caregiving. My mom is 76 with stage 4 copd. She still smokes a pack a day. She weighs under 75 pounds. She lives alone. She was recently hospitalized for a week for an exacerbation. She was scheduled to go to rehab …

Was recently prescribed trelegy and am concerned about information that I have seen about it causing pneumonia.

Do any of you have an Apple watch or Fitbit, etc to monitor your copd?

I have an anecdotal comment about vaping. I good friend of mine who also has a long term smoking history and moderate COPD switched from cigarettes to vaping. When he proudly told his GP Physician about his switch from cigarettes to vaping she horrified …

I have to take a 1 1/2 hour flight and am not on oxygen. Do I need to rent a portable machine allowed by airlines and if so where do I get it?

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I take 18 different supplements daily. NAC is one of them.I have been taking NAC at the rate of 1200mg once a day for several decades. Originally I began taking it when I had a liver virus that has since been gratefully resolved through one of the many …

Trelegy Elipta 100 at Costco Pharmacy in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is about US$59 if you ask about their 3 for the price of 2 special.

Have you heard of anythng new to help prevent the gut to lung action from causing too much phlegm

I was putting up some Christmas lights and started to get SOB. I sat down and took a reading on my oximeter. It said my SpO2 was 96% but I was gasping for air. Until I can see my pulmonologist on this does anyone know what could be happening to me or …

I am looking for a USA Online Pharmacy at an affordable price for my COPD treatment, and shipped my order at Texas city. Anyone suggest me to.

Occasionally I have a feeling as though my breath has caught in my throat as I breathe in, udually when laughing or talking. Afterwards there'll be a soreness in my chest and my voice is hoarse for a while, then returns to normal. Im still finding out …