Is the AirPhysio device helpful in building lung volume?...Would like your input if it’s any good....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
himilayen salt crystals are they safe and do they work...ive been told inhalers with pink salt cystals help your lungs...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
What are everyone's thoughts on getting the COVID vaccine?...With the vaccine coming soon, how many are going to get the vaccine? If no, why?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Advanced emphysema...I was told they’re pretty much all the same. I was evaluated for surgery but I’m not a good candidate....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysema
Alternative Therapy: Cordyceps...Some info from my online research: https://www.doctorshealthpress.com/food-and-nutrition-articles/alternative-remedies-food-and-nutrition-articles/cordyceps-health-benefits...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
Is it okay to use Advair and Spiriva one right after the other?...If so, who told you so? It would be so much easier....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Does NOT using inhalers reduce your life expectancy?...But, I don't appear to need these as my COPD does not interfere with my life (unless I have grown used to my condition)....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
I’m not new, just in a whirlwind. ...This plus my copd is depressing me and I’m a pretty positive person. Help....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingBreathing
Plummeting oxygen levels ...This is my first post anywhere, my mum has end stage copd she’s been on home oxygen for a year now she’s now on it 24hrs a day and...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesEnd Stage
A Shoutout to Kloker and Intruder286...Could you post an update? I miss you guys posting and both of you all's sense of humor. I look forward to hearing some updates with good news....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFriends & Family
Not sure if I’m having a flare up or if this is my new baseline...I’ve had been diagnosed with COPD for about 10 years now. I smoked for about 50 years off and on....Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesBreathing
Hopeless...I guess I have given up on hope. I just muddle along and pray a lot....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingMental Health
Got Test Results Today...It turned out it was all good news. My lung CT scan was clean. No nodules and no changes since last December. My complete bloodwork was very good....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
I Got My New NIV Machine!...I had a feeling it was going to be an odd experience. Anyway, I will report back when I know more....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Snack tip helps me, i hope can help others...After waking in morning usually around 6 or 7 on a good day I take my morning meds which was a tip my Palliative nurse recommended....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiet & NutritionSleepTips & Advice
Anyone here from New Zealand ?...Just curious like George and how he saved the cat from Covid 007 9 times in Game of Thrones 🤦🏾♂️😵💫😉🫡....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTips & AdviceTravel
Shower Chair A Gift of Love...Months ago I mentioned to a sister that I was figured I was going to need to get a shower chair and removal shower head for reasons not COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCaregivingFriends & FamilyMental Health
Why don't people want to quit smoking?...To my shock, even patients with COPD, scared and staring death in the face do not want to use a program to help them quit. How is this possible?...Reactions0reactionsComments26 repliesMental HealthSmokingEmphysema
Good saturation levels, but stressful breathing. What is happening?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies