^ 6 valves I got 6 zephyr valves installed in my upper left lung a week ago and so far I am way worse than before the procedure. I was wondering if anyone...reactions1reply
Belly Bloat and COPDDo you suffer from belly bloat with your COPD? How do you manage? What tips can you offer others?...reactions82repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
Chest discomfort Just getting over flares up. Still on steroids. Also new diagnosis of anemia. Awaiting call to get iron infusion. Having chest discomfort. Anyone experiencing this...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Portable oxygen generatorI’m wondering if anyone knows what is the quietest portable oxygen generator that provides continuous flow at 2L. The home medical store has provided Oxlife Independence concentrator, but it seems...reactions13replies
Inogen in the restroomInogen in the restroom. I have the Inogen G5 which I carry into restaurants and other places and if I need to use the restroom, I use a "Carabiner Gear...reactions6repliesTravelTips & Advice
FeaturedZephyr Valve TreatmentThis is a new treatment for people with COPD that has brought amazing hope to an otherwise hopeless, suffocating end for it's sufferers. I am in the process of being...reactions160repliesTreatment
Why am I not feeling the benefit when I breathe in oxygen from my concentrator and portable concentrator.?Breathing Diagnosis Coping...reactions1replyBreathing
Spireva side effects My lung specialist suggested adding Spireva to my program of 6 puffs of symbicort . I am concerned re side effects . Particularly those affecting the heart . Has anybody...reactions11repliesTreatment
Supp. O2 Nose Stuffed PluggedWell it has been some time to figure this out, but I did! Being on Supplemental O2 24/7 my nose at times is dry and / or feels stuffy (plugged)...reactions4repliesBreathingCopingTreatment
Becoming invisible I realize that the older we become, the more society, in general, ignores us. I guess we portray the mortality that people are uncomfortable with. I understand and was guilty...reactions4repliesFriends & Family