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Why are my father's SpO2 readings lower on BiPAP than nasal cannula?

SPO2 readings lower on BiPAP than nasal cannula - what's wrong? My father has COPD. He also is fighting pneumonia and has been put on a BiPAP machine after being...

Side effects

Did everyone receive their vaccine? I am concerned because I've been hearing how some people r not doing well afterward. I want to know if the vaccine interferes with meds...

Living with flare up

Recently went to ER for shortness of breath. Dx exacerbated copd and respiratory infection. They gave me steroids to take and sent me home. My biggest problem is the...

Should I be using a dehumidifier or a humidifier?

Nighttime coughing and drying out... I don't know what device I should be using. Do I get a humidifier or a dehumidifier?...

Censorship

When the FDA approves a covid vaccine, I will consider one, however so far they have not done so. According to the scientific site linked below, current c vid vaccines...

COVID Vaccine

Not sure what stage of COPD I have; testing is next month. I currently use an inhaler. I have been going back and forth about getting the vaccine due to...

Alternative Lung treatment

It’s been awhile since one been here. Is anyone familiar with the “zephyr valve “ procedure? I’m hoping someone on this site is familiar with it....

Hottub

I'm wondering if anyone has a hottub and uses it? If you do does it affect your breathing? I have 1 and I'm afraid to get in it. Would it...

Researcher Will Use £500,000 Grant to Develop ‘Virtual Lung’

Researcher Will Use £500,000 Grant to Develop ‘Virtual Lung’ “In a nutshell, more than 90% of drugs fail to reach the market. This is because we lack the capacity to...

Covid and COPD

As I read about the symptoms of Covid I’m struck with the similarity between COPD and Covid. If this is the case what are the chances that research and new...

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