I go in Prednisone and Zithromax and it is usually fine within a week for me

Thanks for the hug.

@A MyCOPDTeam Member yep and no no real side affects

Absolutely being anxious can affect your breathing. My Dr, gave me a lower dose of Buspirone to try---said we could go higher if needed.

I am also bettering cold than in hot. I remember a couple summers ago it was 96 with 96% humidity. I couldn’t go out in it at all. I was reading the optimum for us 70° and 40% humidity.

I haven't read all the replies. Perhaps I should. In my experience I would ask myself have I read the side effects from the meds I am taking. Some can cause heads. It's not always from lack of oxygen… read more

When I have to bend for more than a few minutes... for example loading my front loader washing machine or cleaning the lower half of my fridge I sit on a folding camping chair. Any low stool would do… read more

use a humidifier! at night for sleep (keep it close) close bedroom door for best results

Andrea, this is why you need an action plan that you work out with your pulmonologist and why you need a pulmonologist. If you don't have an action plan and your pulmonologist hasn't talked about… read more

Sorry it has taken me this long to respond back to you. I am learning the site slowly but surely. Frequent coughing or wheezing, excess mucus and shortness of breath are hallmark symptoms of chronic… read more