Why can walk I a lot farther if I hold onto something?Why if I'm holding onto a walker or grocery cart, I can walk a lot farther?...reactions4replies
Does inhaling steam with salt water help bronchitis?Good morning. I use normal steam anyway to help with my breathing and was wondering if adding celtic or pink salt to the water helps in anyway. Seems to make...reactions1reply
Is my doctor being honest about my condition?Fev1 of 85, doc says I have 90 percent lung function and am normal range. I suspect she is not being honest about my condition. Any thoughts?...reactions3replies
Are there shampoos those with COPD prefer?I have problems breathing after I shampoo my hair....reactions5replies
What's it mean to be sent to hospice and palliative medicine?I am being sent to a doctor who specializes in hospice and palliative medicine, does this mean I have more problems?...reactions2replies
Spotlight on... Weather!Whether it's the heat and humidity or wind and the cold... we hear from many COPD.net community members that weather can strongly affect their COPD. Does this happen to you?...reactions3replies
How can I find out if I have COPD?The doctors I went to so far because I had problems to breathe gave me evohaler or antibiotic and said I shell stop smoking and I will be fine. Specialists...reactions8replies
How long can my oxygen concentrator work for overnight sleeping?I am planning on taking a two week trip can my Inogen concentrator work for overnight sleeping since I am on oxygen 24/7?...reactions2replies