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Emphysema and spirometer

Hi. I have severe emphysema and have been researching various treatments. With the spirometer, wouldn't that just ADD to the oxygen our lungs can't expel ??? And therefore add to...

Seeking correct diagnosis

I have never smoked but was raised in a home with a chain smoker. My childhood was lived in a blue cloud. In 2012 I was diagnosed with asthma. I...

Loss of balance

Does anyone experience a loss a balance? I haven't fallen but I find it impossible to walk in a straight line....

Here it is

I walked out the door yesterday our mailboxes are across the street walk got the mail started walking back to my house I was out of breath before I even...

Mornings and rehab

So, a Lil catch up quick. I had a test done last year. And I got a 78 fev. I wasn't told it was over the line at the time...

My Brother Gene Passed Away Yesterday 08/05/22

He has been fighting for two years but passed quietly in his sleep yesterday at 1000 am in hospice. He had esophageal cancer and it was aggressive. He was 66...

When do you decide on oxygen

My question is one of those personal choice questions but nevertheless one I would like to have others thoughts. My background is one of a definite emphysema diagnosis since 2015...

Rib cramps

I also experience severe rib cramps I have found pickle juice to be an amazing help for these ... With a few drinks they usually subside fairly quick.. I hope...

Prolia for osteoporosis

One of the side effects of taking COPD medications is osteoporosis. I’m looking for some feedback from anyone who’s taking Prolia. I tried Boniva, Fosamax and Actonel and couldn’t tolerate...

Don’t know where to turn as my wife is going down hill fast and we’re both scared what to do to help

Please could anyone talk to me about my wife she is getting very upset and unwell she can’t breathe properly and she is getting sad and tired and not eating...

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