What is the best portable nebulizer?I am almost at Stage 4 COPD, but believe it or not, still active despite gasping just walking to the mailbox. My wife and I would like to do some...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentEmphysemaTravel
Taking your meds. Having COPD…I have to wake up every three hours through out the night to take my meds. I have an alarm to wake me, but I’m so tired of not getting...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysema
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathingEmphysema
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageBreathing
Olympus Spiration valve systemDoes anyone have experience/information about the Olympus Spiration valve system process?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysema
LVRS eligibiltyI would like to know if anyone has been refused (or not eligible) for an LVRS. What happens then? Are you just sent home to 'live with it?' I have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentDiagnosisEmphysema
Nana has progressive COPDHi everyone. My name is Amy, I have just joined copd.net in the hope of learning more about COPD and hopefully getting some advice/support from others. I am a Nurse...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesEmphysemaFlares Treatment
Humid or Dry - I'm Confused I'm confused as to where it is better for COPD to live/be in a humid or arid environment. I have read articles indicating that arid AND humid climates are better...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingBreathingEmphysema
Does anyone have experience with these natural remedies?The Hydrogen Peroxide inhalation and ceramic salt inhalers (Himalayan salt) are two that I found. I am searching for low cost ways to deal with my emphysema. Every July my...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesTreatmentEmphysema
knowing when its time to let go and let hospice manage youI was diagnosed with end stage copd 7 years ago.I was placed on oxygen at that time, 3 liters 24/7. Six months ago. I had 5 valves placed in my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHospice & Palliative CareEmphysemaEnd Stage