The Zephyr Valve TreatmentYes I had it done. 23 Jan, 2024, a redo adjustment of an inserted valve, one of five left lung, upper lobe on 9 April, 2024 and finally removal of...reactions1replyTreatment
Has anyone used Stem Cell treatment for their COPD? What was your experience like?There are ads that suggest that Stem Cell treatment can solve the breathing issues. Has anyone tried this? What was your experience like?...reactions3repliesTreatment
DiagnosisHow do I convince my doctor that I know best to treat flareup?...sometimes refuse to nip in bud with prednisone and or antibiotic no signs to give it other than...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
DupixentHas anyone on here had any experience using this drug ? Thanks for any information regarding this....reactions2repliesTreatment
How to get inhalers when you do not have insurance?I have the emergency Ventolin HFA, but cannot afford the other ones that treat long term. The powder one WAS working great until I had to stop because I could...reactions2repliesInsurance & Disability
Finding out what is causing continuous exacerbations ?I have had three exacerbations over the last three months. I am getting conflicting information from my doctors. Now my GP is sending me to an immunologist to possibly get...reactions3repliesFlares Treatment
Insurance lost, now concentrators will be taken away. Since my last 3.4% increase to my SSDisability, I was told I make $35.00 to much to have the state funded health insurance. So now Apria wants to charge me...reactions9repliesBreathingDepressionInsurance & Disability
CopdI have had Copd for around five/ six years maybe more, my doctor says it’s stage two but my my symptoms suggest more like stage 3, and until recently I...reactions14repliesCopingDepressionBreathing
Anyone else stage 4 trying to stay at home?After close to 3 years of struggle, it’s finally been determined that I’m an unsuitable candidate for any surgical interventions. I’m told that remaining on the transplant list will not...reactions36replies
morphinejust wondering how many are on morphine? i use0.25 ml 3 times a day currently. when i used it 4 times daily i did much better getting around. the VA...reactions2replies