FeaturedActive todayZephyr Valve TreatmentThis is a new treatment for people with COPD that has brought amazing hope to an otherwise hopeless, suffocating end for it's sufferers. I am in the process of being...Reactions 0 reactions Comments103 repliesTreatment
FeaturedActive todayDoes anyone have or used a portable oxygen system?I know nothing about portable Oxygen like what you see advertised. Can they do up to 6 liters or ?? Do they work as well as dragging bottles of O2...Reactions 0 reactions Comments137 repliesBreathing
Active todaytips on manageing COPDJust need to know more about how to manage COPD, was not told a lot by the Dr. I have an inhaler, and do breathing treatments sometime. Thanks...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesBreathingDiet & NutritionExercise
Active todayOxygen levels I hear people talk about doctors telling them what their oxygen levels should be . This level is when you are not active , right ? Also can a RT...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesBreathing
Active todayWhat are your tips for finding a specialist?Have you found a good pulmonologist, respiratory therapist or other specialist? Share your tips with fellow community members! If you haven’t found a good specialist, what challenges have you faced?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 replies
Active todayPulse OximetersDo finger pulse oximeters give accurate readings when you are walking . I heard the wrist oximeters didn't and weren't certified by govt. agencies....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesAwareness
Active todayLiving with End Stage EmphysemaDuring my last hospital visit in May, one of the pulmonary doctors told me I had end-stage emphysema. I had never heard this diagnosis before, and got very emotional, thinking...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesEmphysemaEnd Stage
Active todaysevere emphysema waking constantly breathlessdont know what to do im scared...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBreathingEmphysemaHealthcare Team
Active todayIs 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
Active todaynewly diagnosed (near Mild)good day I am newly diagnosed with COPD i am 47 turning 48 years old, Former smoker, i stop smoking about 12 years ago, I am takign respimat as instructed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisNewly Diagnosed
