Hello group...I dont have coughs, or phlem, ( or good spelling) I had an episode about 3 weeks ago going on vacation....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
Dental Work...removed because the anchor teeth cracked, and the oral surgeon I met with does not want to use anesthesia on me to (1) extract the teeth that need to Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
T-Minus 3 Days!...And thank you to this group, who by just being there, allowing me to vent once in awhile, made it easier on me so I coujd be available to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Why is my spO2 always 95+ but I'm always SOB. Never found a good answer in my research or talking with my pulmonist....This causes a lot of anxiety and depression....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDepression
I still don't understand ...Docs told me that I have mild emphesema, Broncieastatis and alpha 1. Live healthy and you won't struggle too much they said....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsBreathing
Spirometry, stage II...I have 2 month recovery treatment with 8 medications in total. 1 more thing I want to workout in a gym, should if I feel good? Thanks....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Advice...Having an oxygen concentrator is a God send. But the tubing is driving me crazy!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Mobility Scooter...Hi, Im. 62 yr old man with avanced Emphysema, About 4yrs ago I surrender my drivers license after suffering an exacerbation while driving resulting in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingTips & Advice
why did this happen to me?...I am 80 years old and a Musician (Singer Guitar player) i was out gigging 3/4nights a week quite happily until Lock Down in 2022 so no gig's no...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiagnosisCoping
How do I get my children to understand what I'm going through?...She lives with me old enough to know better....Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Latest CT scan....Not looking good. Doc said "very high risk for any intervention". AS far as I can tell, it means 1 year or less to go....Reactions0reactionsComments33 repliesEnd Stage
How to handle questions from a store cashier....She noticed my oxygen cannula and asked if I had a good pulmonary doctor. Is this proper for a cashier to ask? My response was "Yes....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Trelegy and oxygen saturation...It usually takes about 30 seconds to come back. On the Trelegy I noticed my saturation levels are quite a bit higher on a regular basis....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Lung reduction surgery ...They want to remove the top half of both of my lungs . Don't know much about it , looking for any info !...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Diagnosed via ct scan last week with extensive emphysema...When I spoke to my gp he told me he cannot refer me to respiratory until I’ve had a spirometry test which is booked for the 20th July, they...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
Duct cleaning through out the house ? ...Our house is 20 yrs old now, we bought it 7 yrs ago and figured the ducts have not been cleaned before. Our heat and cooling is on a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
OHS...And need a by-pap at night to get as much of the co2 out of my system otherwise I pass out or get loopy....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Isolated chest pains...The saving grace is that they are nowhere near the areas one would consider for a heart attack, but the fact that they pop up randomly can wear a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsSide Effects
Lung procedures...I'm a 66 yr old female in otherwise fair health....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesTreatment
