New to groupHey am new to the group. Was diagnosed with severe COPD 2 years ago. On oxygen full time now. Just trying to figure out how everyone deals with different problems....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & Advice
Is a Pelonis heater safe around 3lb. supplemental oxygen?I need to know soon because heating season almost upon us and we have always used natural gas for heat. Our (grown) children are using everything they can to force...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedDoes anyone have tips for showering with COPD?Share your suggestions for easing the burden of bathing & showering. ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments51 repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
Getting more calories due to chronic weight lossHi. Still kind of new here but wanted to share something I discovered. I've been drinking those ensure and boost max protein shakes typically having around 320-350 calories. And typically...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
COPD EMPHYSEMAGeneral practitioners attitude to his diagnosis of COPD EMPHYSEMA. He said that any further tests were pointless and prescribed Trelegy. My psychiatrist insisted on seeing a pulmonoligist and after awaiting...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesDiagnosisDepressionTips & Advice
What type of nebulizer do you use?Jet nebulizers vs. mesh nebulizers. Which do you use? Do you find it helpful?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Spiriva: anyone switched from Handihaler to Respimat?I’ve been taking spiriva via the handihaler for many years and my copd has held at mild-moderate during this time. I just switched my insurance and they don’t cover the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
What are some tips,Is anyone here that can help me understand why and what I should do about my feet/ankles swelling up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesEmphysemaCopingTips & Advice
Seeking affordable medications with the same efficacy and certification as American onesHello everyone, I'm looking for affordable medications that are as effective and certified as American ones. As we all know, medications in the US can be very expensive, and sometimes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & Advice
Tips for managing nigh time oxygen How much tubing do you put in bed with you?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesExerciseDiet & NutritionTips & Advice