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...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingEmphysemaPulmonary 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingPulmonary 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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesPulmonary 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....Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
smart vestanybody tried or had good results with the smart vest?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationEmphysemaBreathing
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...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesPulmonary 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?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPulmonary 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,...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Stage IV and RehabMy FEV is 27% and it seems it is getting worse by the day. I do not cough up anything anymore and I am too out of breath to even...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesEnd StageExercisePulmonary Rehabilitation
Respiratory clinicHi I've just been diagnosed 4 weeks by a and e. My gp won't refer me to this respiratory clinic yet said wait see how I get on with inhalers...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesPulmonary RehabilitationTreatmentTips & Advice