42 year old please help me understand...I am 42 years old, previous smoker (quit about 4 years ago) active. I get winded during exercise but thought it was being out of shape....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessEmphysemaNewly Diagnosed
Nebulizer recommendations...Hi everyone, am in need of a new nebulizer mine is very old. Can anyone share what there recommendations would be. Thank you so much !...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingChronic Bronchitis
Mask vs. Cannula...Hi all, I posted here recently and was offered some very helpful support, I wish I could return the favor....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Portable Oxygen turned all the way up...She did have covid a month or so, but seemed to fare very well. Until recently....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesBreathing
Last update on Dan and vicki...Tell your loved one you love them and hold them when ever you can. I loved Dan with all my heart but yes sometimes you just forget....Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesAwareness
Pneumothorax changing PFT results?...I had a CT guided biopsy for a lung nodule, and was told there were a couple small pneumothorax from the test....Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
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
Recipe that I used seems to help a little bit with symptoms....Let cook an hour. Just clears sinuses to breath and a cooling effect on the lungs....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Medicare premiums for smokers...I was wondering today if senior who chose no to be vaccinated against COVID may also have very expensive health needs....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesInsurance & Disability
Concentrator pooped out!...I am 86 years old and don’t walk but with a walker, so I don’t move as fast as a few years ago....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwareness
Blood Oxygen level drops drastically when exerting...Why does my blood oxygen level drop from a 95 to below 70 when I start to move around from a sitting position and feeling good....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesBreathing
Advice ...I am 38 years old and my lungs are severely damaged and I am on the finally stage of emphysema i got diagnosed in 2019 what is the life...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
ITS HARD TO SAY...MY HUSBAND TAKES GOOD CARE OF ME, HE MAKES ME FEEL SAD BECAUSE I CANT DO ANYTHING I TRY BUT LATELY ITS GOTTEN WORSE I KNOW IM CLOSE TO...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Medication for anxiety....My good doctor retired and my new one is different....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Pain in back/ ribs...Dr never examined me except to hear my heartbeat, said everything looked good except sugar level and cholesterol was a bit high and to use extra virgin...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Mucus plugs...I usually don’t get sick with colds and never had flu my thing is I have a lot of mucus and sometimes a lot of plugs and that is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares
When do you decide on oxygen...I have done extremely well with exercise, stopping smoking day of diagnosis until Covid. Became lax regarding exercise but avoiding Covid....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Grandchildren...I have 6 grandchildren- ages 8 thru 1 years old and I love them very much....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & Family
Happy New Year!!!...I didn't get much sleep last night, as all the neighbors were out till all hours setting off fireworks and making all the noise they possibly could....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFriends & Family
CPAP...years i have asked for the machine to be turned up anually i am now on full strength i believe that forcing air into my lungs under increasing pressure Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
