Pulmonary Rehabilitation closed....Wonderful weather to be out in.....But COVID has changed our world for ever I think....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Trelegy and oxygen saturation...On the Trelegy I noticed my saturation levels are quite a bit higher on a regular basis. Normally they'd run at about 94, but they go up to 97...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
What next?...It continues to be this way now....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares SymptomsEmphysema
Covid vaccine anybody?...It made me so ill I was in bed for 3 days. I am very sensitive to most meds....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Update on Dan...His oxy range she said should be 83 to 95. And if it dips into low 80's do not be alarmed UNLESS it will not go back after...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesEnd StageDepressionAwareness
Copd...But more worryingly it’s far worse in the morning and takes a couple of hours to clear enough to be able to get dressed, Today it’s not re...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesCopingDepressionBreathing
Nebulizer mask vs mouthpiece...I would like some input on this subject as to whether your medications are less effective if you use a mask vs. using the mouthpiece....Reactions0reactionsComments28 replies
Medicare part D...Now they are wanting be me to pay $700.00 for my Spriva !!! Has anyone else had this issue?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCost
Does COPD get worse in the evening hours? ...Any tips would be so appreciated.....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
The different symptoms...I am currently enrolled in pulmonary rehab I have had a pulmonary embolism and am on bipap machine at night for bed time because of my sleep apnea....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesChronic BronchitisAwarenessCoping
Recently Diagnosed - PFT Results...I'm wondering if these results are typical for emphysema....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesNewly Diagnosed
PFT low MIP...The problem started when I was 35 with symptoms of rib pain and leg weakness I asked both the pcp and pulmonologist but they are not sure....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingDiagnosis
Killer co pays...I don't know how anyone can afford to get sick today they have u paying so much for all this equipment its out of hand some of these drugs Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Help, please: Did my dad have COPD?...that you are like this, that you are out of breath" my dad said "my lungs are fine, it's the diaphragm"....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesProgressionSmokingSymptoms
I feel like a burden ...last September 3 days b4 my 54th birthday I try to stay positive for my sons but I feel like a burden on them wish I had better healthcare maybe...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
exercise...You may be able to exercise for only a few minutes, but you will soon be able to add more. Remember to congratulate yourself for your efforts....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
What next?...It continues to be this way now....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysemaBreathingFlares
Merry Christmas!!!...all things for me to be grateful for....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFriends & Family
COPD and Exercise must go hand in hand....If you are not doing any then now is the time to think about doing it. Dont just sit there and think that I Have This Illness So What....Reactions0reactionsComments16 replies
Oxygen portable tanks...I refuse to lye in bed unless to sleep, don't have furniture so comfortable sit in and watch TV, TV is only hooked up to my wii active exercise...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness