BenDavis' DiagnosisI had asthma as a child diagnosed with sleep apnea and mild case of narcolepsy at 40 and then copd shortly after...reactions1reply
Concentrator electricity usageWe have 2 EverFlow stationary oxygen concentrators running 24/7 in our home. Electricity costs are $60-70 a month. That’s about 1/3 of...reactionsreplies
Targeting bad stem cellsThere is a university in Houston that has discovered bad stem cells that drive emphysema. We should apply funding there. https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2020/april-2020/04152020-xian-mckeon-copd-lung-stem-cells-cloning.php...reactionsreplies
Feeling lost - can anyone give me some guidance?I'm 77 and have had PTSD for 40+ years but didn't know I had late stage COPD till 4 days ago. All...reactions1reply
What is the difference between COPD and airway disease?When I consulted the pulmonologist in 2011, he diagnosed as COPD. After 8 years, I consulted another pulmonologist and he diagnosed as...reactions2replies
Can Valium be used episodically for anxiety relief?Sometimes I get really panicked when I can't breathe. I have never taken Valium regularly, in fact, quite rarely. When I take...reactions3replies
Has anyone seen improvement in their lung function tests?Yesterday I had three lung function tests and was astounded by the results. Six months ago my FEV1 numbers were 1.15; 2.82...reactions5replies