Anyone here using a BiPAP machine?...Anyone here using a BiPAP machine? https://copd.net/living/bipap-live-better If so, can you tell us about it?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
flares and exacerbations...would like to be more informed about managing copd flares and exacerbations...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares
Severe cellulitis ...I have COPD 9 years on oxygen 24/7. I recently was diagnosed with heart failure.My question is have any of you had a problem with edema causing severe cellulitis and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathingCoping
Can You Avoid Thrush When Having COPD?...It was not until my mother started using regular inhalers for her COPD symptoms, that I found out what oral thrush was. As the caregiver, I first noticed an abrupt change...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
6 Tips to Ensure Accuracy in Your Pulse Oximeter Readings...Pulse oximeters serve as essential tools for monitoring oxygen levels. Yet, like any device, they can encounter occasional issues, leading to inaccurate readings. This post aims to simplify the understanding...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stage 4 COPD ...The most frustrating thing is not having energy to do anything trying to walk gets my heart rate going so high. I have no strength now it takes awhile to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessBreathingCoping
Whenever a Celebrity dies from COPD...Autopsy report of Sinead O'Connor released. Does her death give any credence to our plight. It seems most believe we just pretend to be sick ? https://people.com/sinead-oconnor-official-cause-of-death-revealed-report-8684949...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwareness
It's a bitch...If you have COPD you need to rely on doctors, medications, machines, exercise, and, if your lucky, from family and friends. As supportive as those are, if you yourself don't...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingBreathingFriends & Family
Insurance & medicare...A person on disability already struggles with day to day life,then medicare & Medicaid want u to pay out your own pocket for treatments & meds & cpap machines cost...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCost
Insurance & medicare...THE MEDICAL FIELD IS VERY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE TEY DONT WANT TO HEAL US,ONLY MANAGE R HEALTH,IF U ARE DISABLED HOW DO THE EXPECT U TO COVER YOUR OWN MEDICALBILLS OR...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
ankle and foot swelling---edema...I'm 83 and had polio at age 11; just in my legs. Was able to regain full function through hydrotherapy and have had a mostly-healthy life. Last month, after being...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesMental HealthSide Effects
Why is my spO2 always 95+ but I'm always SOB. Never found a good answer in my research or talking with my pulmonist. ...This causes a lot of anxiety and depression....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDepression
Choosing the Right Style of Nasal Cannula for You...It is common for COPD patients to transition at some point to oxygen use. We may associate surgery, ER visits, or hospital stays with nasal cannulas. We are usually focused on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A new COPD Podcast...The COPD Foundation has just started a new COPD podcast. The first episode is about exacerbations and it is excellent. Here is the link. https://copdfoundation.podbean.com/e/episode-01-exacerbation/...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Managing Depression Brought On by Living With COPD...Living with COPD is not easy. Dealing with the day-to-day aggravations of being short of breath and the anxiety it causes is hard. But on top of that, a lot...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tip to manage carbon dioxide retention ...I retain carbon dioxide and have to monitor my oxygen intake to 1 to stay around 90 saturation. Most often I feel like I need more but am scared of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
New treatments for COPD...Has anyone tried Dupixint for copd ? FDA is expected to approve it Sept. 27th and I am excited about it hoping for good results....Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesTreatment
COPD not coping very well...I have COPD I am not sure what stage my Doctor has never mentioned it to me about a stage . I have CT every 6 months he is watching...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingBreathingDepression
Diagnosis...How do I convince my doctor that I know best to treat flareup?...sometimes refuse to nip in bud with prednisone and or antibiotic no signs to give it other than...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Ohtuvayre...Has anyone had any experience with this new phosphodiasterase inhibitor drug that is delivered by standard pneumatic nebulizer that was recently approved by the FDA?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
