FeaturedActive todayCOPD LearningsWhat is something YOU didn't know about COPD that you have since learned?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments82 repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedActive yesterdayCOPD Frustrations!What is the most frustrating part about living with COPD?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments287 repliesAwarenessCoping
Active todayemphysemaI 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 Comments8 replies
Active todayCOPD and Nose IssuesDo you deal with a stuffy, runny, or dry nose? What tips and tricks do you have for managing nose issues with your COPD?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesCoping
Active todayWhat 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 todayConstant 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
Active todayService dogs?I am just finding out that I have emphysema, probably pretty advanced, although I am not on oxygen and generally feel pretty good, only get short of breath walking up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Active todayDoes 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 yesterdaytalking with emphysemaDoes anyone have trouble with their breathing and pressure and fatigue after talking? I was a big talker and now I can only talk for a few minutes as after...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesEmphysemaSymptomsTips & Advice
Active yesterdayProblem with InogenI don't know whether this can be addressed in this forum, but here's my problem. This past June I purchased an Inogen 5 as I planned to move to Texas...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesBreathing