Does inhaling steam with salt water help bronchitis?Good morning. I use normal steam anyway to help with my breathing and was wondering if adding celtic or pink salt to the water helps in anyway. Seems to make...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Is my doctor being honest about my condition?Fev1 of 85, doc says I have 90 percent lung function and am normal range. I suspect she is not being honest about my condition. Any thoughts?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Are there shampoos those with COPD prefer?I have problems breathing after I shampoo my hair....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What's it mean to be sent to hospice and palliative medicine?I am being sent to a doctor who specializes in hospice and palliative medicine, does this mean I have more problems?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Spotlight on... Weather!Whether it's the heat and humidity or wind and the cold... we hear from many COPD.net community members that weather can strongly affect their COPD. Does this happen to you?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How can I find out if I have COPD?The doctors I went to so far because I had problems to breathe gave me evohaler or antibiotic and said I shell stop smoking and I will be fine. Specialists...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Good saturation levels, but stressful breathing. What is happening?Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
How long can my oxygen concentrator work for overnight sleeping?I am planning on taking a two week trip can my Inogen concentrator work for overnight sleeping since I am on oxygen 24/7?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
If I'm on oxygen 24/7 and levels are above 90 but air in lungs isn’t moving. What do you do?I have had COPD for quite a few years, been through pulmonary rehab. My question is if on oxygen 24/7 and levels are above 90 but air in lungs isn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies