Active yesterdayWhat do you wish that someone would have told you when you were first diagnosed with COPD?Years later, when I look back, I wish I would have been told more about COPD and what I was going through. What do you wish that someone told you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments42 repliesBreathingDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTreatment
Need adviceI'm 38 year old male, I've been complaining to my doctor's for over 5 years about my breathing, chest pains & blue skin for them to tell me it's just...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesEmphysemaNewly DiagnosedCoping
Diagnosed COPD and spirometry Hi all I have been diagnosed with emphysema for around 2 months now from a x-ray then a CT scan with contrast. I have a long wait for spirometry through...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisEmphysemaNewly Diagnosed
plz recommend pulse oximeter Hi all, Please recommend pulse oximeter. features needed: continuous monitor overnight instant read of the number can look at overnight numbers from phone or computer (no need instant sync) vibrate...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesNewly DiagnosedSleepDiagnosis
Copd and asthma I have just been told by my doctor nurse that i had both, to be honest didn't realise that was possible. I'm vaping now plus about five cigarettes a day...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
BronchiectasisHi everyone! I have been having asthmatic chronic bronchitis for years and just lately, I have been diagnosed to have a bronchiectasis. Any advise as to how to cope with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Breo InhalerHi all, I've just been diagnosed as moderate stage COPD, with the Dr putting me on the Breo Inhaler, not 100% it's right for me, I have Crohn's also. What...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSide EffectsNewly Diagnosed
Recently Diagnosed - PFT ResultsHi, first time posting. Recently diagnosed with emphysema. I started having SOB when walking up steep hills and a flight of stairs progressing to SOB when walking on flat ground...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Inogen 3 batteryI have the Inogen g3 I’ll use on the plane in a couple of weeks. I bought the spare battery but not an external charger. I’m wondering if I charge...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTravelNewly Diagnosed