What is your opinion of portable oxygen concentrators?...What's your opinion on ease of use, maintenance, and reliability? And can they be used on aircrafts?...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Mr...Turned 71 today made it another year not giving up.Feel my copd alittle worse as each passes....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Has anyone used Stem Cell treatment for their COPD? What was your experience like?...There are ads that suggest that Stem Cell treatment can solve the breathing issues. Has anyone tried this? What was your experience like?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Do everything very slowly....Be prepared to forget how fit you used to be and come to terms with having to take life at a much slower pace....Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesCoping
Living Alone...Hello Group - Question for the group, Do anyone here live alone and if so how do you cope?...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
Traveling with COPD - near and far!...Please share about it with us in this forum!...Reactions0reactionsComments24 replies
Do concentrators hold air?...My husband says that concentrators don't hold air so they will are not dangerous around flames. Is this correct?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How can I stop smoking after 50 years of it?...I've tried multiple ways, and nothing seems to work for me. This is a very serious problem for me. Do people still use hypnosis to stop smoking?...Reactions0reactionsComments44 repliesSmoking
Heavy chest breathing....My DR. said he don't know what I'm talking about....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
In Vitro Gene Expression Study Demonstrates Small Mobile Stem Cells Stimulate Pr...Roger Schechter MD, FACEP, FCCWS, UHM-ABEM, medical director for wound management at Palomar Health in San Diego, California, stated, "This gene expression...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Will a doctor prescribe opioids for COPD pain management?...are getting hooked on opioids?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Advice ...end stage emphysema as what I’ve read is worrying...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCoping
talking and being out of breath...After I talk for even five minutes, I get out of breath and feel weak and shaky after. Does anyone experience this?...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesTreatmentBreathingSymptoms
mild centrilobular emphysematous changes predominantly in the upper lobes...Hi everyone, After some advice please if anyone knows what this means mild centrilobular emphysematous changes predominantly in the upper lobes thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEmphysema
CBD gummies ...I’ve seen an ad for the lucent valley cbd gummies that people claim help their breathing issues....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
what to use for an inhaler after Symbicort is allergic?...Used bromides for years and started getting thrush and other side effects and now being prescribed anoro or trelegy! which is no better, any ideas?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCostSide EffectsMedical Marijuana
Breathing ...all my special friends today has been a good 👍 day we had big rain in GA last night it cleared air and I am not struggling so bad to...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
Needing a portable concentrator ...They want to give me little bottles of oxygen while traveling and when I get where I’m going, arrange in advance a home concentrator....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCopingTips & AdviceBreathing
Newly diagnosed w/COPD emphysema @ 34...It’s a little sad and frustrating because I am a mom of a 2.5 year old and just the thought of not being able to see her grow...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesEmphysemaDiagnosisCoping
