Has anyone else got laryngitis from COPD treatment or meds?In hospital for flare up 2months ago. Back on usual meds now - Advair, Spiriva and Levalbuterol. This was my 3rd flare up, 1st time on steroids by IV and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
What is your opinion on a plus concentrator vs a continuous flow concentrator?I'm thinking of getting a plus concentrator but have always had continuous flow. I'm fairly active and would like the weight of one and the ability to move around easier...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
If you use supplemental oxygen, which kind do you use?Do you use a portable oxygen concentrator or a metal oxygen tank with a regulator?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Just DiagnosedI'm 69, had problems on and off all throughout my life, even when young. They took my tonsils out when I was 18 thinking that would help. I could go...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Frustrated and frightenedLet me begin by apologizing to whoever reads the following. It is long and rambling if only because the whole COPD experience has thus far been long and rambling. In...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 replies
Frequency of doctor check-ups?I was diagnosed with COPD at the end of May 2019. At that time the physician never informed me of what stage I was in and never scheduled a follow-up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
What does "long lungs" mean?I'm 38 and have had asthma my whole life. I recently found myself at the ER. They did an x-ray on my lungs. When the doctor came back in while...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
One year diagnosed with emphysema and pulmonary fibrosisMy GP sent me to the hospital for a spirometry test. My result was no change when I used a puffer so I was given a prescription for Advair. Was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
How can I prevent cannula marks?I am on oxygen each night and am a side sleeper. Each morning my cannula leaves deep marks on both sides of my face. These take 4-6 hours to mostly...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Does anyone have insight on this work-related question?If your accommodated at work to get out of dust but doesn’t include what your real job was do you take a wage loss in some other department or do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies