I have to stop...All of a sudden, I started experiencing extreme SOB and acute respiratory failure, one episode after another, and each time ended up in an ambulance, then... By ponyboy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Lack of COPD Symptoms...No constant respiratory infections. No shortness of breath. But 3 years after I quit I started to have shortness of breath on exertion.... By seburnworth033 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Goals Before I Go...In the course of talking with him I asked him if he was familiar with COPD and respiratory problems.... By vittoria2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Giving up...I see a therapist but still feel so depressed. I've decided to stop using my inhalers & let nature take its course. Anyway I cant afford the copays....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Cat litter for COPD...What cat litter best for respiratory issues....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
My Journey so far with COPD...I am starting to see a therapist on Tuesday so hopefully that will help.... By JennieS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Time to Start Educating Myself...I will ask questions, ask for referrals for therapies etc.... By shirley2011 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How do you cope with your life?...I am on medication and I now see a therapist! I just started therapy few weeks ago. I don't know how to proceed with my life!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Spirometry test...Is a test at a doctors office accurate or shout the test be done by a respiratory doctor? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosis
HELP. ...This leads to drowsiness (narcosis), deranged acid-base balance due to respiratory acidosis, and death....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEnd Stage
COPD emphysema and high blood pressure and colds...I've Ben fighting a cold 3 weeks my PCP says just a cold well now my mucus tastes really bad like infection is it possible I have a respiratory...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
IMST...What success have others had with Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST) ?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Am I MORE EMPHYSEMA ~~ or ~~ CHRONIC BRONCHITIS like!?! 8:06 PM, EST Fri Jan 13, 2023 | By: HITE1955...POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE ( IPAP): cm H2O: 8 * EXPIRATORY POSITIVE AIRWAY PRESSURE (EPAP): cm H2O: 4 SYMPTOMS ❤️🫁 * Chronic * Productive Cough ❤️...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesBreathingDiagnosisChronic Bronchitis
New to copd...I had some respiratory issues and now diagnosed chronic bronchitis,GERD,chronic pharyngitis....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesChronic Bronchitis
Seeking Advice...As a result of respiratory strengthening therapy, I’ve achieved stability with my COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & Advice
Knew It Was Likely, But Thought I'd Have More Time!...I started at 4 liters of O2, continuous flow but, when I started pulmonary rehabilitation, the therapists told me that I needed to be on 6 liters continuos... By 6hjeu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My medicine...I have tried taking it two different times but each time l end up with a lower respiratory problem like a cold. Anyone else have this problem?...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
distracting my brain......The best advice my therapist gave me was to count 100 backwards or start looking at my surrounding and start counting....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Living with flare up...Dx exacerbated copd and respiratory infection. They gave me steroids to take and sent me home. ...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronic BronchitisBreathingCoping
Is there any validity to a claim that Dry Salt Therapy (halotherapy) relieves COPD symptoms?...Someone is telling me that dry salt therapy "...reaches the lower respiratory system and works as a bronchial toothbrush for the airways?"...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies