Flutter valve Has anyone tried a flutter valve to help with mucous removal and lung strengthening? Also, my nose is so chronically stuffed, the...reactions7repliesBreathing
Exacerbation toolkitMainly a daily routine which tries to prevent the infections which cause exacerbations. Those result in a cough, some phlegm, minor breathlessness...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 –...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...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...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...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...reactions1replyEnd StageBreathingEmphysema
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...reactions8repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping
Responding to comments left by othersI am lost on this site. I try to respond and then my labored response disappears. Are there steps to this?...reactions12repliesBreathing