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Needing a portable concentrator

I want to travel and although my pulmonologist prescribed a portable unit, the medical supply places refuse as my oxygen level while doing the 6 minute walk was at 90...

Mobility Scooter

Hi, Im. 62 yr old man with avanced Emphysema, About 4yrs ago I surrender my drivers license after suffering an exacerbation while driving resulting in a minor accident. I live...

I need tips for living with a smoker.

My husband is still smoking and he said he would stop smoking in the house, but he hasn't. I don't know how to live with this....

Palliative care

I have moderate COPD as well as several other serious issues, is palliative care worth pursuing? as I do not want to go to an assisted living or nursing home!...

Anyone here from New Zealand ?

Just curious like George and how he saved the cat from Covid 007 9 times in Game of Thrones 🤦🏾‍♂️😵‍💫😉🫡....

Tip to manage carbon dioxide retention

I retain carbon dioxide and have to monitor my oxygen intake to 1 to stay around 90 saturation. Most often I feel like I need more but am scared of...

Traveling with COPD

Do you have any tips for traveling with COPD this travel season?...

Getting off to a good start

What are your best tips for getting off to the best start of your day? This is perhaps one of the biggest challenges for me, as I don't 'leap out...

Loosing friends to COPD

How have you coped with the emotional impact of losing friends to COPD? Are there any strategies or support systems that have helped you during these difficult times?...

Has anyone with COPD had a sleeve gastrectomy?

I'm working my way towards a sleeve gastrectomy. I've already had every test and clearance they wanted and have lost 30 lbs so far to prepare for surgery. I'm wondering...

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