i have copd and its getting worst! always out of breath even walking a short distance or trying to carry something takes a lot out of me. also being treated for an underactive thyroid problem. i cough so long and so hard my ribs and head hurt! and cant catch my breath! i use 2 inhalers but dont seem to help much!
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Inhaled treatment is best for COPD. But along with these Chat Doctor.  1. Smoking cessation. 2. Enroll in Pulmonary Rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. This will improve your lung functions and reduce symptoms. 3. Take adult Pulmonary vaccines like Influenza and pneumococcal to prevent recurrent respiratory tract infection. 4. Long term low dose oxygen therapy. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.