Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involves two lung diseases, chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that often coexist. Both diseases cause airflow obstructions and disrupt normal breathing. The quality of life of COPD sufferers decreases with time and quitting smoking is a must in order to improve the odds. No drugs have been found to prevent or reverse the lung damage and decline in its functioning. On this forum, you can find COPD-related topics!

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If you or someone you know has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder or COPD (also known as chronic bronchitis or emphysema), due to cigarette smoking the equivalent of 1 pack per day for 10 years (for example: 1/2pack for 20 years or 2 packs for 5 years), please contact us for more information and...

by Guest over a year ago

I am COPD level 4. I am on maximum doses of several medications but took some cocaine powder

I am COPD level 4. I am on maximum doses of several medications, all by top doctor. I stay in my chair for days at a time due to breathing. I have nebuliser as well. Never been into drugs but used cocaine powder hoping it would give me an energy boost to go out. It worked wonders and my...

by Finn366233 over a year ago

What is the final stage of COPD?

Hiya my mother has copd , I think she in her final stage wot is the final stage ? She had 20.% of her lungs working months ago , she did another test last week and the percentage has gone down again but won't tell us what it is . Am finding very hard to stay positive for her , it's...

by Guest over a year ago

throbbing under rib cage

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i get a fast throbbing sensasion just under left side ribs. it comes and goes. its like your heart is beating really fast. it doesnt last long. i cant control it either. i have copd but never had this problem

by KayCha342795 over a year ago

I have COPD and emphysema, I feel like I'm going to drown in my own fluids

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I have COPD and emphysema and I thought it was because of that, that I feel like I'm going to drown in my own fluids. I just went to the Dr and he listened to my chest which was clear. He diagnosed me with a sinus infection and with antibiotics he said to take Mucinex. It has been three days and no...

by Fluids over a year ago

herbs for pulmonary hypertension

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I have pulmonary hypertension, for which I am currently taking pills. Well, when I say "currently" I am sure my doctor does not agree with me, because according to him you will stay on the pills forever once you have started, because it is risky to stop. Me, I am hoping for something slightly...

by waverly935148355 over a year ago

Can't be GERD

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Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me with some direction and diagnosis to this on-going problem I have been having for years. I have been to several doctors about it and the problem never gets resolved. After I gave birth to twins 9 years ago I developed this chronic chough. I still...

by Berto99 over a year ago

hydrocele treatments besides surgery

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have had a hydrocele for the last year - had the fluid drawn off 4 months ago and the fluid is accumulating. I have COPD and my doctor has reccomended against the surgical solution, particularly general anesthesia. Are their any alternatives?

by jandbhanshaw@truevine.net over a year ago

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

i have had copd for quite a while and have developed a red face now and agaid it gets quite warm at times , been taking allergy tablet once a day not doing much good any advice and i have been getting a bit of pain in my left lung comes and goes any advice

by nancydyer255991 over a year ago

breathing problems or hard to breathe

I am not sure but I have been a smoker for many years and stopped for about 2 years now. I am using albuterol and advair. I think Advair is pretty addictive.... once u stop it, my chest feels constricted. I am not sure if it is the weather allergy season now... as my nose is constantly blocked or...

by pectin232167562 over a year ago