Can a normal lung function test rule out COPD?...Hi. Does normal Lung Function Test rule out COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does anyone experience feeling hot without a temperature or fever?...My dad is on permanent oxygen and constantly feels hot but does not have a temperature. Nothing seems to help and doctors don’t know what it is. Can anyone help?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Interpreting Oxygen Levels...Doctors will often monitor your oxygen levels. These can be monitored by using a pulse oximeter. You can monitor your own oxygen levels at home by purchasing your own pulse...Reactions0reactionsComments61 comments
Does anyone here drink with Incruse?...Is anyone on Incruse? Do you take a glass of beer or wine with it? If yes, how do you feel? Do you have any interactions? Just asking, because it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
What to do in the time it takes to get COVID-19 under control?...I'm a retired nurse / EMT. I have end stage COPD, am on 8LPM oxygen, and I have Secondary Progressive MS which means I've got a big red bullseye on...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
USE OF OXYGEN DURING PANDEMIC...Because of my concern about using portable oxygen if I go into a store. I was concerned that I would be breathing in the surrounding air straight into my nose...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Misdiagnosed Often...I have emphysema. So when I have an exacerbation, I go to urgent care if my Dr. is not available. They listen to my lungs and say they're clear and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Unreal...I went from being healthy to stage 4. I just don't understand how it could happen in less than a year....Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Unpredictable...I am a 57 year old AA female who was diagnosed with COPD. It has gotten progressively worse within the last 12 months. I have a question for the community...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Work On What You Can Do...Always look at what you can do with COPD, and work ahead on that. Don't dwell on the things you cannot do, otherwise you will be stuck in the same...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Young and scared...Hi, I'm not sure this is where I should be but here goes. I am a 31 year old female and I have been smoking for about 20 years. My...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What's Next...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a three-part series. Part 1 can be found here and part 3 here. There are two other tests that I would like to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
how long can this go on?...My DH, age 77, has had lung cancer, in remission, and is now stage 4 copd. Just in the last month, every time he moves, his sat levels go to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of Life...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of COPD.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with COPD. New here? We invite you to explore what...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mental Health Month 2020: Not Just In Your Head...For a long time, we said mental health happens in the mind and the body is just along for the ride. People who've experienced stress, anxiety, depression, or even minor...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
