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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatmentSurgery
Zephy valve Has anyone had the Zephy Valve implants? If so has the procedure been beneficial?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBreathingTreatmentTravel
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentSymptoms
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
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatment