I've had COPD since 2008. Predisone will blow your body up like a balloon. It's ok for a week, but while it helps you breathe better.....It makes your body blow up....Then it's hard for you to get around or do some of the things you use to do. I - personally try to stay away from that drug!! My Pulmanary Dr. has put me on..... Nebulizer machine, Spiriva, Advair, Provental, exerice(walking), and a proper Diet. I have good days and bad days.....But God keeps me going! You must have a good attitude in order to live longer. I believe this. It helps if you have family to boost your spirits, and support you on your bad days!!!! Love to all of you!!!

Duonebs in nebulizer, Advair, albuteral, liquid morphine for excaserbations, oxygen 24/7
Ventolin as rescue inhaler

Spiriva, symbicort, nebulizer, oxygen, diet and clean environment.

Hi LeeSanders,@A MyCOPDTeam Member Lou Thompson, what do Steroids, do for you ? I 'm in a lot of pain in my lower extremities (spine) My dr. wants me to try steroids to take the pain away...?????

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If I were on oxygen would it make it easier to walk and exercise? Would it help keep me off steroids?