Lung percentage Anyone else told your lung percentage after a breathing test at the dr office? I’m feeling alone out here, he says mine is 26% am I alone? I know I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments25 repliesBreathing
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...Reactions0reactionsComments15 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare TeamTreatmentDiagnosis
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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSurgeryTreatment
MedicationIm curious which meds y'all take. I take, Breo,Sprivia, rescue inhaler as.needed and 2 nebulizer meds. Albuterol,and ipratropium....Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHospice & Palliative CareEnd StageEmphysema
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...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCopingEmphysema
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...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & Advice