COPD And My Medication Management...As the discharge nurse was going over my meds, I was anticipating explaining all of this to the pharmacist. Since being diagnosed...reactionscomments
Alfiebow's Story...I am 69 & have chronic COPD. In clinic on the 7th Jan 19 my stats were 94-96 despite a chest infection...reactions3comments
Tips for Living Your Best Life With COPD...When you get a COPD diagnosis, you may feel as though the bottom just fell out of your world -- and your...reactions15comments
Home Oxygen Delivery Devices...Some people with COPD have low oxygen levels. This may require them to need oxygen at home. If you require oxygen, you’ll...reactions5comments
Odds & Ends (Part 2)...From speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactions4comments
Do my pulse oximeter readings have anything to do with urinary incontinence?...Why does my pulse oximeter have readings in the 90s when I'm gasping for air after any type of exertion to the...reactions8replies
8 Questions Doctors May Ask If You Continue Having Flare-ups...So, you have COPD. You’ve been seeing a doctor. You and your doctor developed a COPD Action Plan. You have certain medicines...reactionscomments
Is there a lung exercising or breathing clinic?...My Wife Jackie's symptoms of breathlessness have just recently become worse (COPD / ASTHMA ). Any clinic we can join to show...reactions3replies
What A Difference A Haircut Makes...Having a chronic illness, such as COPD, sometimes leaves a person feeling down. It’s understandable. Chronic illnesses can affect us. This COPD...reactions3comments
What causes a quick drop in O2 levels?...My husband has chronic COPD for the past four years+ numerous trips to hospital, on O2 24-7 at home and many meds...reactions3replies
Odds & Ends...From speaking with other folks who have COPD and/or chatting online in dedicated groups, you sometimes pick up some good tips for...reactionscomments
A List of All Inhalers Part II: Combination Inhalers...Editor's note: This is part 2 of a two-part series. Part 1 is titled 'A List of All Inhalers Part I: The...reactions2comments
COPD Comorbidities...You have likely heard me say before that we are unique in our own diseases because we have other health conditions, medications...reactions27comments
COPD: Is There a Link With Smoking and Alcohol?...COPD, a lung disease that causes breathing problems due to inflammation and blockages in the airways, has long been associated with smoking...reactionscomments
Understanding and Managing COPD Exacerbation Triggers...COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Falling under the umbrella term of COPD are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and Alpha 1-Antitrypsin Deficiency...reactions73comments
Clouds...I read. A lot. I used to have a 90-minute commute by train to my job - both ways - and I...reactionscomments
Has anyone experienced this and any advice...For the past 2 weeks Ive been on antibiotics 4 times each time my sputum turned green and then back to white...reactions3replies
COPD and Exercise: Tips for Succeeding With Your Exercise Plan...You might not think COPD and exercise go well together, but actually they do. The fact is, exercise offers concrete benefits for...reactions2comments
Why am I getting red "spots" under my skin on my chest mech and arms?...The spots are under skin I cannot feel them , they don't itch, they are purply red in color and look sort...reactions7replies
My BiPap...One of the constant tests I had done while in the hospital was Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Test. It is a test...reactions1comment
