BreathingI have been dealing with COPD over 15 years. I’m in the end stage. I’m on oxygen, breathing treatments and a vent. Meds. I can still do some things just...reactions1replyBreathing
MelindaI was diagnosed with COPD a few years ago it's getting worse and it scares me. I was also diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago. My anxiety and depression...reactions2repliesMental Health
Navigational BronchoscopyWell, I got home a few hours ago. Pulmonologist said he thinks in r going to be fine and that it went well. They did an x-ray after the procedure...reactions7repliesCopingSurgery
Results of a CT scanHi all. Hope everything is as good as possible for all. As you know I was having some SOB....My pulmonologist changed my meds to Breztri and 3mg of Albuterol to...reactions16repliesDiagnosis
Welcome to the Memory WallThe passing of a friend, family member, or community member can be incredibly difficult, but remembering can be a powerful tool. It may take time to be able to share...reactions18repliesCoping
smokingI was told I had COPD a long time ago just kept smoking. Quit I don't know how many times. now I have to do breathing treatments 4 or 5...reactions5repliesBreathingCoping
Does anyone have tips for someone going through their first flare?Hi, I am in my first flare and must admit I have found it frightening. Any tips?... Thank you....reactions10replies
I Got My New NIV Machine!So, my RT Jason showed up with it on Wednesday 02/16/22. It is a ResMed Astral 150. It is a whizbang fancy computerized thingamajig that supposedly does everything but clean...reactions5repliesBreathing
Adjuster on cannula that slides down.Does anyone have a problem with the slider that is suppose to hold it tight under the chin. I'm finding that most of the cannulas have the tightener that just...reactions32repliesBreathing
Optimum BreathingIt has been suggested to breathe in a count of 4 and out a count of 6. That is easy to do on the concentrator, but not on the portable...reactions3repliesBreathing