Low dose ct lung cancer screeningI have had several low dose ct scans since 2017. I also went on oxygen therepy in 2017. In 2020 I had 4 zephyr valves placed in left lung. My...reactions5repliesAwarenessEmphysemaTreatment
help with if my breathing will get bettergoing for a chest xray next week i have good days and bad days sleeping is the worse. i quit smoking 8 days ago so far so good...reactions5repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentCoping
Zephyr valveHas anyone had this done as now I waiting from consultant to see if and when I can have this done,and has it made any difference...reactions5repliesTreatmentSurgery
Zephy valve Has anyone had the Zephy Valve implants? If so has the procedure been beneficial?...reactions1replyTreatment
Good Day - New Equipment POC and HOCWell it was a great day today, first I changed O2 companies and received my new equipment for O2 use at home and tag-a-long tanks. The concenter is a "Fill...reactions2repliesBreathingTreatmentTravel
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...reactions18repliesTreatment
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...reactions18repliesTreatment
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...reactions19repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentSymptoms
What type of nebulizer do you use?Jet nebulizers vs. mesh nebulizers. Which do you use? Do you find it helpful?...reactionsrepliesTips & 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...reactions9repliesCopingTreatment