Has anyone participated in a home respiratory program? They evaluate patient, check out how patient is using medications, inhalers and oxygen supplementary equipment. It is funded by Medicare. They work...My goal is to become fit enough to attend Pulmonary Rehab classes. I want to make sure that I am using my medicine, inhalers and oxygen units for my best...reactions15repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Plumonary rehabIm waiting to hear from the plumonary rehab team that have to contact me to get the ball rolling so to speak. Im actually looking forward to getting involved with...reactions5repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingPulmonary Rehabilitation
Emphysema patientI recently completed 3 months of pulmonary rehab and my shortness of breath has gotten much worse. The exercising was very difficult but I forged through it. I was able...reactions8repliesBreathingEmphysemaPulmonary Rehabilitation
Cold oxygen into warm nostrils I have been experiencing running problems while using oxygen thru a cannula. Very annoying!!!! That is running nose as opposed to running. Help...reactions1replyBreathingPulmonary RehabilitationTips & Advice
COPD and pneumonia Greetings, I've had COPD for years. I usually get flaw-ups every winter with bronchitis. This year I have been sick since November- bronchitis, December- RSV, January- bronchitis. February/March- I was...reactions7repliesPulmonary RehabilitationSmokingChronic Bronchitis
Rehab clinicHas anyone been to a rehab centre for copd.My doctor has referred me and I would like to know if anyone has enjoyed any benefits.Thank you....reactions17repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
smart vestanybody tried or had good results with the smart vest?...reactions9repliesPulmonary RehabilitationBreathingEmphysema
Distal Acinar / Paraseptal emphysemaI was just curious how many others are suffering from distal acinar emphysema, also known as paraseptal emphysema. From what I can tell this is a fairly uncommon form, and...reactions16repliesPulmonary RehabilitationCopingEmphysema
Lung transplant My pulmonary doctor said I could be a candidate for double lung transplant. I want to have a second opinion.,or some other options. Do I go to another hospital?...reactions1replyPulmonary RehabilitationBreathing
Cycling with copdDo anyone know if this cycling on prescription trial for those who are over weight would also apply for us with copd and would it effect those claiming mobility pip,...reactions2repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation