Help me understand COPD stages Desperate here for some help understanding. My mom has COPD for last 5 years, end stage. (27 percent lung capacity and when diagnosed and it’s basically stayed the same since...reactions7repliesBreathing
Powder Is inhalerI thought we thought it was strange to inhale powder substance into your lungs But a lot of these inhalers are powder what do you think...reactions2repliesBreathing
Boost oxygen in a can.I have just read about Boost in a can. Was not connected to COPD in any way but does anyone think it may help out during an sob episode? If...reactions4repliesBreathingFlares
Blood Oxygen level drops drastically when exertingWhy does my blood oxygen level drop from a 95 to below 70 when I start to move around from a sitting position and feeling good. I move from a...reactions10repliesBreathing
SleepingMy oxygen levels dip to less than 80% for periods of half an hour when I am asleep. This occurs every two hours or so. I am increasingly scared of...reactions20repliesBreathing
Portable ventilator Hello Does anyone use a The Life2000® Ventilation System? It’s by Hillrom and is supposed too support your breathing while active or resting. After discussing with my pulmonologist, this may...reactions7repliesProgressionBreathingTreatment
Oxygen levelWhen I am sitting and at rest my blood oxygen level is between 90-97 on level 2 of oxygen. The minute I move and get up to walk and do...reactions18repliesBreathing
HAP (Hospital Acquired Pneumonia) I know of two people who have HAP (Hospital Acquired Pneumonia) And who now require Oxygen 24/7. Has anyone else seen or know of people who have HAP?...reactions1replyBreathing
COPDPlease let me know how to treat early warning signs. Also what will help. Thanx...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
What the heck?Sunday was the 10th day of a 10 day streak of "bad days". I couldn't take it anymore so checked myself in to the hospital. I should say I'm a...reactions3repliesSymptomsAwarenessBreathing