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
Nebulizer recommendationsHi everyone, am in need of a new nebulizer mine is very old. Can anyone share what there recommendations would be. Thank you so much !...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesChronic BronchitisBreathing
Treatment Has any body been prescribed morphine for severe Copd Has it helped in any way ? I have been prescrbed 1.5ml-2.5ml Morphine to be take when needed....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
My friendMy vote for Predisone is yea. Have taken Predisone many, many times, I find it to be very helpful in reducing the effects of those nasty exacerbations. Plus, in my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentCoping
Tips for ShoweringShowering seems like such a basic thing, but for many with COPD, it’s no easy task. What strategies have you tried to ease the burden of showering?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies