Can my dry mouth be contributing to thrush?...I also seem to have come down with a mild case of thrush near the same time. Gentian violet (blue tongue anyone!)...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Breathing ...We have found out most cars won't be able to toe a lift the company who makes scooter sent us to place where they install the lifts,but we were Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
recent hospital visit...Oh, and because of that NPG tube, I could not use a BIPAP machine because it made my sore throat dry and the mask hurt my already painful nose...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
With all of my treatment, why can't I breathe?...I was told from the visiting nurse they are clear of wheezing and that type of thing and my upper lobes are affected....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Quality of Life Lately ...My breathing is still not better, and my stamina is not that good lately, as I cannot seem to do very much without getting too tired....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
Spiriva Medication ...I receive my meds by mail and have attempted to speak with a pharmacist there but was on hold for quite awhile and then the call dropped....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
One year diagnosed with emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis...Was told that since I quit smoking that I would get better....Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
USE OF OXYGEN DURING PANDEMIC...My doctor advised me to remove the tubing while I was in the store - make only a brief trip - but have my oxygen close by if needed immediately...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Help with diagnosis...Also, other than this I am still in good health, my heart is good And all major systems are still running well....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Newly diagnosed...I was told after having really bad Pain and couldn't really breathe scan said emphysema after went to doc have me antibiotics and inhaler 8 days not better...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Navigational Bronchoscopy...Due to no water and no food my whole body shakes. My husband and daughter are here helping me....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingSurgery
Tips for coping with the anxiety side of it...with there anxiety as I am not coping very well at all to be fair I hve never let it get to me.I’ve been using oxygen for 6 months now...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Liquid O2...I'm in good shape aside from my lungs. What's the latest? Thanks!!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatment
Finding Cannulas...They told me they would send 4, and that is all they can send for a month. I use them at night, and if needed with my portable concentrator....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Tip to avoid panic about valves damage...It did come in handy because I broke another valve and replace it than....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Supp. O2 Nose Stuffed Plugged...I checked with my doctor to verify I could still use it and yes was the answer....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBreathingCopingTreatment
Side Effects of Antibiotics...Good. I'm exhausted. I have laid up in the bed or bathroom until I am weak and weary....Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesSide Effects
Is my persistent consolidation a mass or growth?...Report said could not rule out nodules. Is this possibly a mass or growth?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
