Can oxygen concentrators work in lieu of ventilators?Can these COPD oxygen concentrators work temporarily before ventilators become available in the current crisis?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Just told I have restrictive lung disease, told I have chronic bronchitis???For nearly a year, I've had monthly or weekly trips to the ER unable to breath, along with other symptoms. Just last week they told me: Dr. # 2 told...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Finding CannulasI have bought boxes of cannulas in the past, but yesterday the sources online said unavailable. I have some left, and called Lincare to see if they'd send me some...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Does NOT using inhalers reduce your life expectancy?I was diagnosed 10 or more years ago and have only ever had one blue inhaler prescribed when I was due to visit a polluted air area of China. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
What is bioenergy healing for COPD treatment?Has anyone heard of bioenergy healing? I contacted a company who emailed me back claiming to be able to halt progression of emphysema. Never heard of it before....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Confusion, memory loss, shakyMy dad was recently diagnosed with copd and slight congestive heart failure.My family is at a loss with all these side affects. I’ve read it can cause dementia but can...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Should I be on inhalers in addition to oxygen for COPD treatment?I just found out I have COPD. I am using oxygen and I don’t have inhalers. Is this good or bad?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Pain and COPD: Your Thoughts?Do you ever get pain that you think could be related to COPD? For example, you may get pain from chest tightness, rib cramps, skin tears, or something else? Do...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies