Does anyone here have experience with endobronchial valves?...Per the pulmonx.com website, "Endobronchial Valve is an endoscopic lung volume reduction therapy that has been proven to significantly improve lung function, exercise capacity and quality of life for emphysema...reactions5replies
Diagnosis Of COPD Stage 3: 2017 NOVEMBER 16th...This began THANKSGIVING 2015, November 25th, @ Around 2 — 4 AM, EST, with a bout of BRONCHITIS from a Cold. I began having TROUBLE BREATHING and couldn’t CATCH My...reactions14comments
Strength Training for the Upper Body with COPD...Kathi MacNaughton, a fitness instructor and retired nurse, provides tips and sample exercises for strengthening your upper body. We hope these tips were helpful for your exercise regimen!...reactions4comments
Daliresp...I started Daliresp for my stage 3 COPD and couldn’t continue after a week of severe issues. My collarbone hurt, then it radiated into my neck, jaw and face. 168...reactions21comments
Having breathing troubles...I haven't been in here for a few weeks. I spent a week in the hospital the end of October. My problem now is that I had a molar tooth...reactions6replies
7 More Things To Be Thankful For...Three years ago I wrote an article called “5 Things To Be Thankful For.” So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are seven more things to be thankful for. COPD...reactions20comments
November is COPD Awareness Month...Being aware of what happens to your body when you have COPD can make the difference between living well and living poorly with your chronic illness. One of the first...reactionscomments
Legacy...Over the years, COPD.net has lost powerful voices in the COPD community. Hear the stories of those who are no longer with us as we celebrate their life and message...
My Life Since 2017...When to get in shower one morning and bam... could not breathe. Admitted to hospital with CHF hypoxia and COPD. That was two years ago Dec. this year. I am...reactions22comments
Anyone have any portable, battery-powered nebulizer recommendations?...Does anyone have information or recommendation about purchasing a portable, battery-powered nebulizer? With winter approaching and power outages coming, I will need one....reactions3replies
Has anyone had problems getting oxygen delivered and if so, have any solutions?...I am a six and six residence (snow bird - 6 months in two different states) and am having problems with getting oxygen delivered to me....reactions1reply
What medication/s have you used to cure a recurring “thrush” infection?...I’ve only been diagnosed with COPD/Chronic Bronchitis since last year. I’m using Advair 500/50 and a rescue inhaler. While at the dentist yesterday for a routine cleaning, the hygienist asked...reactions9replies
COPD Awareness Month...As COPD Awareness Month is upon us I feel it's important to make sure we are aware off changes within our health. We can become complacent with ourselves and think...reactions5comments
Who Cares For Who With COPD?...What is meant by who cares for who with COPD? Frequently a person with COPD has a spouse, partner, or other loved one with COPD or another chronic illness. COPD...reactionscomments
November 20th is World COPD Day...World COPD Day is an initiative that is sponsored by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Beginning in 2002, it has gained momentum each year since. Banding together...reactions3comments
Battery operated nebulizer compressors...Anyone know of a medical supplier who accepts Medicare and California Medi-Cal to pay for a battery operated nebulizer compressor?...thanks...reactions1reply
The Fall...Love the fall. It’s my favorite season. I feel like my lungs open up (relatively, for someone with COPD) and that I can breathe so much better than I can...reactions3comments
Exhausted...Hi, I'm a 66 year old baby boomer. I have COPD and was diagnosed with asthma last year. I finished hepatitis C treatment a year ago and seem to be...reactions10comments
Advantage Of Small Town Hospitals...So, I’m sitting at my computer to finish up some charting. I click on the Epic icon. That’s as far as I get before my work phone dings to indicate...reactions4comments
