I use oxygen 24/7 as we;; as a bronchodilator as needed....My pulmonologist waivers about the safety, does anyone have experience with that area while having COPD? Thanks, Wylma...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTravel
Has anyone experienced failure with their Tudorza pressair rx?...This has been an important medication in my COPD arsenal. Thoughts?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
nitrous oxide inhalation. ...I find something's on the net saying that this is not advisable with somebody with emphysema/copd has anybody gone dental surgery done with nitro?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Copping pain depression ...I have problems dealing with stage3 copd. I have lost so much ability to do every day activity this has made my depression worse....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisCoping
Have 3 inhalers and a nebula for flair ups...Had a virus of some sort and that led to a copd flair, on antibiotics and prednisone for 12 days but have had a deep cough for 5 weeks....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares
How do you cope with your life?...I sought help for depression! I am on medication and I now see a therapist! I just started therapy few weeks ago. I don't know how to proceed with my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Some Good News from the Doctor Today...My COPD has not gotten any worse in the past year, so all in all, it was a good visit and was good to get some upbeat...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare Team
If you want a copd treatment, it will be in clinical trials....I would like to direct you to these examples: Josh Hardy, a seven-year-old boy who was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer and developed a life-threatening...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesAwarenessTreatmentResearch & Clinical Trials
Hi, this is bogangles...I hope someone can answer a few questions for me. 1. Is exercise really important. Is riding a stationary bike for 30 minutes a day good?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
CT scan shows mild paraseptal emphysema - Dr said to forget about it ...Today I went to the pneumologue, did a Spyro test who returned normal and the doctor said to totally forget about the emphysema that this is not COPD and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Tiredness...I am curious as to whether COPD makes you tired. I wake up a lot due to the osteo pain, but have done that for years and never this...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSleep
Bad inhaler...Should I get a new inhaler prescribed or is my copd getting worst? How long does it take for you to see a change with an inhaler?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingDiagnosisEmphysema
co retention...How do you know if you're retaining co2? Does a Dr tell you? My Dr told me to keep my 02 between 90-95. I have the oximeter on...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Just a thought about inexpensive percussion therapy...Does anyone have any personal experience using the deep tissue massage guns as a COPD relief?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentTips & AdvicePulmonary Rehabilitation
Newbie...I am 66 and I was recently diagnosed with COPD unspecified and I cough all the time. I was also diagnosed with GERD. Is this typical?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Is there any validity to a claim that Dry Salt Therapy (halotherapy) relieves COPD symptoms?...Someone is telling me that dry salt therapy "...reaches the lower respiratory system and works as a bronchial toothbrush for the airways?" While I am skeptical of such claims, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Spring Cleaning, and Eclipses and Stuff!...My COPD is meh, due to a lot of stirred-up dust in this house, but hopefully improving....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Depression..What's next...With COPD stage 4 I have reached a stage where it's hard to see ahead with a smile. To wake Happy. I wonder if My Dr's have given up....Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
