Very severe emphysema and 16hroxygen...Hi I am new on here and hoping someone can give me some hope I have very severe emphysema and low blood oxygen the nurse said I have to...reactions19repliesEmphysema
Exacerbations...I have COPD emphasema I am on prednisolone it feels like every two weeks the breathlessness starts to get worse the respiratory doc put me on uniphyllin...reactions3replies
Having a hard time maintaining O2 saturation...I'm caring for my bedridden mother, 75, she's got end stage heart failure, COPD, a host of other stuff....reactions7replies
Has anyone heard of actelactisis??...I'm new here and am awaiting to be officially diagnosed with COPD....reactions8repliesBreathing
First thing in the morning ...I was recently diagnosed with copd emphysema. My biggest symptom is first thing in the morning. I wake up sob with tightness in my chest....reactions10repliesBreathingEmphysema
Active 7 days agoExersise Routine...I follow it with a 15 minute relaxation meditation that has been a huge help with my COPD related anxiety. I found both for free on You Tube....reactions7repliesExercise
Problem with Inogen...I was told that I could either ship the unit back for repairs which might take several weeks or I could get a used unit with a...reactions23repliesBreathing
SPo2 levels 86%...I have had mild COPD for 3 years and my SPo2 averages 96% whilst awake....reactions7repliesSymptoms
Thanksgiving Struggles...My best friend Gordon (he also has COPD) is coming to visit tomorrow, so I will have at least some holiday company....reactions18repliesCoping
Do concentrators hold air?...My husband says that concentrators don't hold air so they will are not dangerous around flames. Is this correct?...reactions1reply
Exacerbation or my normal ?...I was diagnosed with COPD back in April after going to the hospital with an exacerbation. Since then it has been a continuous pattern....reactions2repliesFlares
For my family. ...I’m tired of explaining myself and how I’m feeling and that it’s just not me but all of us with COPD who are experiencing the same....reactions5replies
Concentrator “Leash” Hose...Hi All: question from my sister… Her plastic concentrator cord/hose “leash” is driving her nuts with constant tangles and twists as she moves around the...reactions1replyTips & Advice
Did anyone else experience early fluctuations in their symptoms...My own COPD hit suddenly, after experiencing heat stroke at work....reactions5repliesSymptoms
No Doctor...They could be good doctors but there not. Don't get me wrong I trust them. They are always there for me. They know me very well....reactions7repliesCopingHealthcare Team
Starting new nebulizer...Have had COPD for 10 years. Because of multiple allergies to sprays I am starting a nebulizer soon....reactions11repliesTreatment
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?...reactions3replies
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...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Noninvasive ventilator (Trilogy Machine)...My husband is in end stage COPD. He has been hospitalized many times, the last time was for a month at a nursing home for some rehab....reactions19replies
Hi to all...My husband has Copd diagnosed in 2007 and he gets angry about things and how he is I understand hoe he feels but he's the one who has always...reactions2replies
