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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...

I have a question please

Hi IAM cat IAM 42 and I suffered a collapsed lung and then got told I have COPD I have a anora inhaler . I have read that some people...

Adjustable mattress

I have been considering investing in an adjustable mattress so I can raise my head/torsi to assist with breathing and GERD. Has anyone else used an adjustable mattress? If you...

End stage

I often wonder how hard it is going to be when I die , am I going to fight for my very last breath ? As everyone on this site...

My husband is very difficult to work with when his chest starts wheezing and he can't breath

Husband is very impatient why can someone please do you also have that problem...

Anxiety

I have extreme anxiety PTSD with the exacerbations I have had. I'm scared all time. I'm on anxiety meds but still have these issues. It's horrible....

Advice

I am 38 years old and my lungs are severely damaged and I am on the finally stage of emphysema i got diagnosed in 2019 what is the life expectancy...

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...

Does the summer heat increase your COPD symptoms?

How do you manage your COPD symptoms during the summer heat? Any tips for staying cool and avoiding flare-ups?...

Mobility

I'm 74 years old, with stage four COPD, on oxygen 24/7. I've got the usual "toys" home concentrator, portable concentrator, scooter, walker, and cane, and seemingly miles of tubing. When...

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