Pain in stomach when out of breathHi my husband has chronic COPD, when he,s having breathing problems he gets pains in his stomach and he,s getting quite anxious about it, does this happen to anyone else...reactions6repliesBreathing
Flutter valve Has anyone tried a flutter valve to help with mucous removal and lung strengthening? Also, my nose is so chronically stuffed, the inside of my nasal passages are swollen I...reactions7repliesBreathing
Exacerbation toolkitMainly a daily routine which tries to prevent the infections which cause exacerbations. Those result in a cough, some phlegm, minor breathlessness etc. Then, when you get that double the...reactions3repliesBreathing
My Exciting Oxygen DayWell, I started out night before last with relatively calm and mediocre plans for yesterday, but that quickly went South early – at 0400! I was sleeping soundly, which is...reactions30repliesBreathing
LUNG SCAR TISSUE DUE TO DVTIN 2002, I SLIPPED AND BROKE(COMPOUND) MY WRIST. BECAUSE OF MY AGE(69), FAILURE TO FLUSH THE OPENING, AND INVASIVE SURGERY, I CONTRACTED DEEP VEIN TROMBOSIS AND ALMOST DIED. MINUTE BLOOD...reactions1replyBreathing
Emphysema and spirometerHi. I have severe emphysema and have been researching various treatments. With the spirometer, wouldn't that just ADD to the oxygen our lungs can't expel ??? And therefore add to...reactions3repliesEmphysemaBreathing
When do you decide on oxygenMy question is one of those personal choice questions but nevertheless one I would like to have others thoughts. My background is one of a definite emphysema diagnosis since 2015...reactions5repliesBreathing
65 years old, stage 4 copd FEV1 30% Hi there, I am looking for some advice. My dad was diagnosed a few months back with COPD and emphysema. He smoked a pack or more a day from 15-65...reactions1replyEmphysemaEnd StageBreathing
Will a water air cooler help with my wife’s struggle to breathe?Will a water filled air condenser/purifier help with my wife’s breathing? Please can someone help us?...reactions3repliesBreathingCaregivingCoping
Repeated flare upsHi I wondered if anyone has any advice. I’m asthmatic and aged 45. I used to smoke (I know - seriously stupid and dangerous). Since November I have had monthly...reactions8repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping