Active yesterdayDoes your pulse ox drop drastically from COPD?Lately, I have been sleeping and I wake up finding it very hard to breathe. I am on oxygen all of the time. I keep a pulse oximeter by my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathing
Active 3 days agoChronic Bronchitis and Mild Obstruction- COPDI have this. -Mucus (Phlegm) ALL DAY/Everyday -Feel like a smoked a pack of cigarettes every morning -Depressed, See a Counselor -When I run I just fill like my lungs...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisDepression
Active 3 days agoHello All. I think I’m nearing the ENDWell my fatigue is insane and I’m in bed for the most part. I get extremely dizzy when up as the CO2 in my blood stream has increased. I don’t...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCoping
Active 4 days agoMy partner very resistant to being told what to do’Our relationship is tricky ~ no-go areas. If I stand back, I’m afraid that he’ll deteriorate and die....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCaregiving
Active 5 days agoWife has missed 3 pulmonary funtion testsHELP MY WIFE CANT DO HARDLY ANYTHING. SHE SITS MOST OF THE TIME....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationBreathingCoping
Active 5 days agoOdd symptom Since my COPD has progressed I have noticed an increase in burps. Was wondering if anyone else has experienced this....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwareness
Active 5 days agoemphysemaI was just told that I had severely limited DLCO with emphysema. Does this mean I have a poor prognosis in terms of lifespan?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
FeaturedActive 6 days agoCOPD LearningsWhat is something YOU didn't know about COPD that you have since learned?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments82 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active 6 days agoWhat to do about mucus?Having lots of congestion. A lot of coughing and mucus. What is a good treatment? ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms
Active 6 days agoConstant Flow vs PulseConstant Flow vs Pulse It seems to me most people forget to take into account breaths per minute when talking about oxygen settings. For example on my home concentrator set...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies