Portable concentratorsLooking to purchase a portable concentrator for activities outside of home. Appreciate suggestions and or experiences with them and costs. Thanks Pat...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCopingCostTips & AdviceTravel
My mums copd Hello I'm new to this forum. My mum has always been a heavy smoker and was diagnosed with COPD around 10 years ago. Until now her main symptoms were chronic...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCaregivingCopingBreathing
Distal Acinar / Paraseptal emphysemaI was just curious how many others are suffering from distal acinar emphysema, also known as paraseptal emphysema. From what I can tell this is a fairly uncommon form, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesCopingPulmonary RehabilitationEmphysema
Loosening congestion?I am in end stage COPD. Of course, I have inhalers and use them as prescribed. I also take Musinix 2 x's a day to loosen congestion. Does anyone have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesEnd Stage
Portable Oxygen turned all the way upMy mom has her portable oxegyn turned all the way up to 6 (highest it goes) and she still can’t walk around without dropping into the 70s. Should that be...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesBreathing
Humidifiers and essential oil vaporizersHappy New Year everyone. I've been thinking about getting a humidifier and a essential oil vaporizer. I thought it might help me with my breathing at night. If you can...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
General stuff and new to the communityHello. I am so happy I found this place. I haven't had anybody to talk with except my pharmacist and my doctor. I am so hungry for knowledge about this...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBreathing
COPD/Emphysemahas anyone had the symptoms of pressure in the middle bone I guess they call it the sternum? also pain on the sides of your lower stomach/pressure thanks chicker...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Anyone using an incentive spirometer?My pulmonologist suggested I try it. Any experiences on it appreciated. If you are using one and like the brand, please recommend? If you tried one and it was junk...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesTreatmentBreathingExercise
If I don't have symptoms, do I need to take my medications?As a non smoker and a newly diagnosed COPD patient, I am having trouble taking the medications prescribed by my doctor. I am now trying my third inhaler because the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies