Your thoughts on portable battery oxygen unitsI have a question. I've been using an oxygen concentrator at a constant flow of 2L. When I go shopping I use a canister with this little gizmo on top...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTreatment
A Disaster of a WeekLife seems to be throwing crazy at me lately, and this week is no exception. In Austin we had a major ice storm and on Monday might my power went...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesTreatment
Has anyone heard of pneumonitis, which is very similar to COPD?I am newly diagnosed with hypersensitivity chronic pneumonitis, not to be confused with pneumonia. The symptoms are very similar to COPD--shortness of breath, cough, fatigue, and so on. The cause...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentSymptoms
What type of nebulizer do you use?Jet nebulizers vs. mesh nebulizers. Which do you use? Do you find it helpful?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
InhalersI have COPD and I on oxygen, I have been prescribed inhalers, I have gone without my inhalers at times when I couldn't afford them. I have noticed that my...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingTreatment
CT ScanI had a follow up CT scan on December 12th. I got a call from my pulmonologist's office yesterday with the results. I was told, and I quote, " There...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentDiagnosis
Anoro Ellipta BronchodilatorI have recently been diagnosed with COPD. I have never been on any medication for my COPD. My family doctor prescribed the Anoro Ellipta bronchodilator to treat my COPD. I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
Taking the 4th dose of Covid VaccineFor the folks who have already taken the Vaccine how do you feel about taking a 4th dose?...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatmentAwareness
Zephyr Valve Treatment I'd love to know who has had this treatment and how they have fared afterwards. It is being suggested for me after I did not qualify for a lung reduction...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Zehyr ValveGood morning everyone, I had an exacerbation of my COPD a few weeks ago which was brought under control through Prednisone, my friend..... After finishing the course I had an...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesSurgeryTreatment