Blood Oxygen Levels...When I was diagnosed with Stage 3 COPD 4 years ago, they put me on 3 liters of oxygen and told Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Is anyone on prednisone long term ?...I am aware of the risks of prednisone. I'm wondering is anyone on this drug long term ? If so have you...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Oxygen portable tanks...I do this because with going on 30 yrs with copd/alpha1 it's not healthy to waste my life away by not doing...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
Diet...Having lived with COPD for 5 years and six trips to ICU I decided to do something about it and not accept the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Not sure...I was diagnosed with mild COPD 6 years ago. I quit smoking the next day & have not smokes since ....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I learned something new for when the power goes out!...Some companies could be willing to help with or give a nice discount to help you obtain a generator for your home....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Young and scared...Well he had me do the spiro test and my FEV1 was at 58 which is say indicates stage 2 copd...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Edema...I am in end-stage COPD, and was recently hospitalized with low grade fever (100.5 F) wheezing, and most alarming, serious edema in legs....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesDiagnosisDepression
Why do I feel bad in the autumn؟...Every Autumn I feel shortness of breath and some days I have breath disruption while I am sleeping؟ That happens in the fall, Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsFlares
Some Good News from the Doctor Today...My COPD has not gotten any worse in the past year, so all in all, it was a good visit and was good...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare Team
DMV requiring doctor's validation to renew license...I'd had my picture taken, and filled out the forms when she asked about the concentrator. I said I'd had surgery, and it was cold outside....Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Another Fun Learning Day...It went down my throat so she could look at the damage to my esophagus from the neck injuries, and we discussed...Reactions0reactionsComments47 repliesDiagnosis
My Exciting Oxygen Day...Once the new machine was here and I could relax, I checked the POC....Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesBreathing
Looking for trials ...the rest of my life , it is not okay .i cannot even take these very low Gummys anymore because im afraid its maybe...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Any advice welcome...I was diagnosed with a very mild form of COPD and asthma in April of 2019 after taking a spirometer test following...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Nano-silica exposures...Management refused me PPE and the union complained that there was nothing they could do. When my health finally gave out it was sudden....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesWork & Employment
Status Update On My Brother (and me)...So, I share my house with my brother Gene, who is 5 years younger - I am the oldest. I now...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
Inhaler or Natural Medicines...So my question is, is it better to bring up this phlegm instead of suppressing it as the inhaler seems...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTreatment
Palliative care at home...I always thought that Palliative Care was given through Hospice. Can your doctor order it in your home, and what does contain? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Family talk coping...I know my health issues impact my family. They are aware of my Stage 4 COPD, Severe emphysema plus other medical conditions....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFriends & FamilyEnd StageCoping
