Oxygen providers, and contracts.I have an oxygen machine through an oxygen provider that is 7 years old. It's had minor servicing. I use it only at night. I don't think they've been able...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesHealthcare Team
Medicare Coverage & COPDI've needed to use prednisone more often, and my pulmonologist recently saw me and reviewed what inhalers I've been on. He feels Dulera will be beneficial and says to discontinue... By twovillages1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Air QualityI live in a state that has air pollution ratings of F in five cities. I live in one, and vacation in another. The warnings say it can be dangerous...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesWeather
Does anyone else have speaking problems with COPD?I sound awful when I speak. I've heard myself on my iPhone when recording video segments. I had a painter in the house who asked if he could call 911...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Can a stent procedure improve oxygen saturation?Can having a stent procedure done improve oxygen saturation in general if a coronary blockage is found. I was wondering about changes in saturation....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
DMV requiring doctor's validation to renew licenseDoes anyone knows if this is even legal. I went in to renew my license, and they refused to renew it. I had lung surgery 5 weeks ago, don't require...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 replies
Pneumothorax changing PFT results?I had a CT guided biopsy for a lung nodule, and was told there were a couple small pneumothorax from the test. A couple weeks after that I was scheduled...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Positive response to prednisoneI have moderate/severe copd, but have had no more loss of lung function over the last six years. I did quit smoking at that time. When I get an exacerbation...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Does anyone have a flat diaphragm?I recently had a chest x-ray because I've been really SOB during our vacation. The humidity has been extra bad since we're near a lake. The Urgent Care physician gave...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
