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...reactions11replies
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...reactions24comments
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...reactions5comments
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!...reactions6replies
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions1reply
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions9replies
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions14comments
It Couldn’t Happen To Me...In my EMT class some years back, when we were learning to take patient evaluations and then the reports, sob kept coming...reactionscomments
Does COPD cause a-fib?...I went from stage 1 COPD with coughing as my only symptom. Quit smoking Oct 31 2017. Jan 10 had major exacerbation...reactions1reply
COPD Inhalers vs. Nebulizers: Which Is Right for You?...COPD is best treated with inhaled medicine. However, there are 2 ways of delivering this medication: There are pros and cons to...reactions6comments
Why do I have an issue with a runny nose?...I use nasal sprays but nothing helps. I have to remove the tube all the time. The doctor gave me meds to...reactions30replies
