Does your pulse ox drop drastically from COPD?...Lately, I have been sleeping and I wake up finding it very hard to breathe. I am on oxygen all of the time. I keep a pulse oximeter by my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathing
Attitudes and Adjustments..."Attitude is everything." We have all heard that saying. But what happens when you have a really tough day? It's one of those days where you feel like giving up... By Becky Brooks3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Service dogs?...I am just finding out that I have emphysema, probably pretty advanced, although I am not on oxygen and generally feel pretty good, only get short of breath walking up...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Good Grief (Yes, it can be good!)...Grief is a part of love and life. Those dealing with COPD experience grief at all stages of the disease. You will start to mourn the loss of your previous... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Active yesterdayemphysema...I was just told that I had severely limited DLCO with emphysema. Does this mean I have a poor prognosis in terms of lifespan?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 replies
Can exacerbations caused by covid19 be corrected...Long story here but I'll attempt to cut it short. Last December I discovered that I had a-fib. I went to Emergency Room and was admitted. 2 days later I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBreathingCopingFlares
Constant Flow vs Pulse...Constant Flow vs Pulse It seems to me most people forget to take into account breaths per minute when talking about oxygen settings. For example on my home concentrator set...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
How Long Can We Live With Stage 4 COPD...If you look up this question online, you will get different answers from health professionals. Every website I have looked at has a different answer. On one site, it says... By Jackie English2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Copd...Hi could you please help me with a query,am thinking of getting a nebulizer to manage my copd have any of you used one and if so do you recomend...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBreathing
Your COPD Dream Team...My favorite team of all time was the Chicago Bulls of 1995-1996. They became the first team to win 70 regular season games and an NBA title in a single... By Julie Sparks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Continuous oxygen...I pretty much am oxygen perpetually. When out I use portable. When at home I use my regular concentrator. I can go room to room with it. How do you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Active 5 days agoLooking for other people who suffer from COPD...Young and dumb, started smoking in the 70s +marijuana. Almost 58 years old, not smoking cigarettes but marijuana for my pain. Not a constant use, but I feel it helps...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Active todayI am 76 year old male and have multiple medical problems. Other than just dealing with the COPD, one other problem causes me grief....I have severe osteo-arthritis through-out my whole body. I go and see pain management monthly, and I have been prescribed BELBUCA 150mcg. per bucal film. This is a category 3...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesBreathingCoping
Nurse Practitioner said I'm "too young" to have COPD...I'm 42 and recently took a PFT and the FEV1/FVC was 0.69, non-reversible. I also took a bronchial challenge that may indicate I have some amount of asthma. The nurse...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesDiagnosis
So much heavy, thick mucus!...I need help with extremely thick phlegm. Do certain foods/drinks cause this? Is there any way to break it up, any way to get rid of it without “choking to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptomsBreathingTips & Advice
stiffness in chest...I have a tightness in between my breast bone when breathing in other times I feel like I am wearing a brick when I bend. I was diagnosed last year...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
Problem with Inogen...I don't know whether this can be addressed in this forum, but here's my problem. This past June I purchased an Inogen 5 as I planned to move to Texas...Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesBreathing
Questions Your Doctor Should Ask You But Probably Don't...We often discuss the importance of asking your doctor questions. Inquiring with your doctor not only aids in acquiring knowledge and addressing concerns but also fosters a collaborative healthcare journey... By John Bottrell, RRT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Shortness of breath ...How to manage...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptomsBreathingCoping
