#2 zhort of breath...Wondering if anyone else gets shortbof breath after going #2...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
I want to take an overnight trip, what would I do for oxygen?...I use oxygen at night. If I want to take an overnight trip what would I do for oxygen?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What I can do if I'm hypersensitive to smell?...Due to my COPD I'm hypersensitive to smell, even unscented products. Any idea what this could be or what I can do?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
What does "long lungs" mean?...My husband has COPD and a while ago had to have an x-ray, they told him that they had to take 2 because his lungs are long. What does "long...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Is there a COPD ribbon?...Is there a COPD ribbon, and if so what color is it?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
If I'm on oxygen 24/7 and levels are above 90 but air in lungs isn’t moving. What do you do?...I have had COPD for quite a few years, been through pulmonary rehab. My question is if on oxygen 24/7 and levels are above 90 but air in lungs isn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
My mucus is so thick I have trouble breaking it up. Any ideas?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Difference in the quality of air between concentrator and liquid O2 tanks?...Do any of you notice a big difference in the quality of air between your concentrator and your liquid O2 tanks?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How do I know if I have COPD?...Or in other words, how is a person diagnosed with COPD?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
The Kindness of Strangers...The other day my husband and I were at Sam's Club buying way too much as usual and while he paid for and boxed up our stuff I went to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Where to live?...As the time is approaching to decide on nursing home or not, I have thought of buying one of those tiny houses on wheels to go into the yard of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Sleep Apnea and COPD...I was just diagnosed this week with stage1 COPD. I had gone for a consult with a specialist to set up a sleep,study and because I used to smoke over...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Sun Ancon Chi Machine...I have been using this machine for two months and have had a noticeable breathing capacity improvement....Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Sharp chest pain...Have you found a medication that stops the "lightning bolts" of sharp pain and chest tenderness? I am talking about when feeling "normal"and not during an incident or infection. This...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
COPD and Bloating...If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you may expect symptoms like being short of breath or coughing. However, some less well-known symptoms still impact people with COPD. Many...Reactions0reactionsComments85 comments
Mr. Bruzzi Herman...It was after heart surgery that I found out I had COPD. That was 8 years ago. Prior to that I would get out of breath going up hills. Had...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Joanne...I am a 69 yrs old diagnosed with COPD, asthma, and emphysema in 1992. I smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day until I was in my 40's. I also...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
