Living I see few people say not the end diagnosed end stage copd it gives me hope I feel good been walking each day gonna keep on I walked more today...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Does anyone have experience with these natural remedies?The Hydrogen Peroxide inhalation and ceramic salt inhalers (Himalayan salt) are two that I found. I am searching for low cost ways to deal with my emphysema. Every July my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesTreatmentEmphysema
5 mm nodule in left lower lobeI have for the past 4 years gotten a CT Chest with Contrast for the nodule in my lung. My previous doctor died and now my new doctor said it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Just Starting Diagnosis ProcessHello all, I had an appointment last week because I have been struggling lately feeling really short of breath and lower legs have been swelling during the day. It is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTips & Advice
Follow up to Bronchoscopy Had my follow up from the Broncoscopy a week ago and happy elated to share that the biopsy is negative for cancer. The CT scan done minutes before the Broncoscopy...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTreatmentSurgery
MedicationIm curious which meds y'all take. I take, Breo,Sprivia, rescue inhaler as.needed and 2 nebulizer meds. Albuterol,and ipratropium....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
knowing when its time to let go and let hospice manage youI was diagnosed with end stage copd 7 years ago.I was placed on oxygen at that time, 3 liters 24/7. Six months ago. I had 5 valves placed in my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesHospice & Palliative CareEmphysemaEnd Stage
I don't want to get out of bed anymore.I have reached the point in my emphysema where I just don't want to get out of bed. Any movement like trying to sit up or reaching for something leaves...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesEmphysemaCoping
O2 Tanks and home concentrators vs Portable concentratorsMy husband has moderate COPD and is on O2 24/7. We are considering switching from O2 tanks and a home concentrator to a system from Imogen which would have a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesTips & Advice