Fear of First Flare-upHello Everyone - I have been diagnosed with COPD about two years ago. Suddenly I keep reading about the dreadful first excerbation or flare-up, it is beginning to scare me...reactions1replyDiagnosisAwarenessCoping
No DoctorI live in a small town. I had a great lung Dr. He up and left in August. I see the nurse practitioner or whatever they are. They are great...reactions7repliesHealthcare TeamCoping
What oxygen level should I try to maintain on my concentrator?Trying to figure out what saturated oxygen level I should try and maintain (90%,95%, etc)? And accordingly, setting my concentrator lpm volume? I have a SpO2 finger meter....reactions22repliesBreathing
MulleinDoes anyone have experience with this ? In tea form? I recently ran across an article referencing this as an excellent way to rid lungs of mucus in a more...reactions1replyTreatmentBreathingDiet & Nutrition
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...reactions25repliesBreathing
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...reactions15repliesTreatmentEmphysema
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...reactions3repliesHealthcare 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...reactions8repliesTips & 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...reactions8repliesSurgeryTreatment