Why Can't I?...COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This disease causes an obstruction of airflow, which makes it more difficult to breathe. There is a higher risk with the use of anesthesia...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How do I get my children to understand what I'm going through?...I am in the severe stage, my daughter sprays on perfume or burns candles when i have asked her not to, how it makes me feel. She lives with me...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
What Triggers the Coughing Bouts?...For the last few weeks, I have been trying to pay particular attention to what triggers the fits of coughing from COPD. Some of them are simple enough to understand...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Has anyone experienced this during a cruise?...COPD and Cruises I have just returned from a five day cruise. Before departing I was fine, energetic and not gasping for breath. Once on board the ship, I could...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Should I be alarmed about droplets in the tubing through oxygen cylinder?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Breathing Treatments: Your Questions Answered...So, I get lots of questions about breathing treatments. Here are some of the most common ones, followed by my pithy answers. I think the average treatment lasts about 10...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
RAF Mick's Story...I live in Ilford Essex. Started smoking at the age of sixteen. During 5 years service in The Royal Air Force, smoked on average 30 cigarettes a day. Reduced gradually...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Does anyone have any tips on getting around with an E1 tank?...I find it is very heavy and I am using more energy and oxygen trying to lug it around! Help!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Airway Tree Variations - Another Clue to COPD Risk...COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and affects 16 million people. Additional millions have the disease, but have not yet been officially diagnosed. So, a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Spring Has Sprung...The past few mornings I was greeted with sunshine and the sounds of birds chirping. Temps in the 60s and 70s and very little humidity. This wasn’t because of a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
COPD and Sleep Apnea...You have been diagnosed with COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. This is a disease of the lungs that causes obstructed airflow. COPD is the third leading cause of...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
More Tips for Talking With Your Doctor...Unfortunately, we must all accept that doctors in the U.S. today have very little time to spend with each patient. Changes in health insurance and electronic records have greatly changed...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Can a stent procedure improve oxygen saturation?...Can having a stent procedure done improve oxygen saturation in general if a coronary blockage is found. I was wondering about changes in saturation....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
COPD Lexicon: What’s a Breathing Treatment?...So, what is a breathing treatment? Who needs them? How do they work? Here’s what to know. Actually, here's some basic terms associated with breathing treatments. It’s a small, handheld...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Emphysema and Confusion...Went to a small rural hospital with some minor chest pains in February. Due to previous heart issues several test were performed and I spent the night. Home the next...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Oxygen and Blood Pressure...When I'm moving around the apartment, I usually don't wear my oxygen tubing and I've begun to notice that when my oxygen level gets too low (below 88% blood oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Lessons From A Mom with COPD...Around Mother’s Day, my heart always feels a little empty. My mom was a woman who could fill a room with laughter and love. Even when she was confined to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Emphysema Gives Me the "Creeps"...I'm a 64 year old woman who was diagnosed with stage 2 (now I'm stage 3) emphysema three years ago. I smoked for many years but quit in 1999. And...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments