Active todayMY COPDIm new here (62) and have stage 4 COPD, Emphysema and an assortment of other ailments, nice to see people who can still do things with their COPD, walking, stairs...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesBreathingEnd Stage
Silica dust exposure at workI was exposed to silica dust while working at a shipyard. I am now being screened for a transplant and haven't gotten a dime from the shipyard. Anyone out there...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBreathingEnd StageInsurance & Disability
What oxygen level should I try to maintain on my concentrator Trying to figure out what saturated oxygen level I should try and maintain (90%,95%, etc)? And accordingly, setting my concentrator lpm volume? I have a SpO2 finger meter...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBreathing
Optimum BreathingIt has been suggested to breathe in a count of 4 and out a count of 6. That is easy to do on the concentrator, but not on the portable...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathing
OxygenG'day Folks , ( from Australia ) I'm a mild case COPD , probably caused by living in a very polluted city , when a nipper . ( London EastEnd...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBreathing
FEV Meter?I'm wondering if anyone has experience with or knowledge of portable, at home FEV meters. What experience do any of you have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBreathing
FeaturedDoes anyone have tips for showering with COPD?Share your suggestions for easing the burden of bathing & showering...Reactions 0 reactions Comments44 repliesBreathingTips & Advice
talking and being out of breathAfter I talk for even five minutes, I get out of breath and feel weak and shaky after. Does anyone experience this...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 repliesBreathingTreatmentSymptoms
Gummys for copdYou can't help but see a lot of stuff about cbd gummys supposed to help one breath better, has anyone tried them? They are expensive so I dont wanna waste...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathing
High-dose N-acetylcysteine.Hi all, I’m wondering if any of you have experience with High-dose N-acetylcysteine as something to improve breathing. I have gotten responses ranging from ABSOLUTELY NOT; don’t use it (from...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathing
