Are mild exacerbations a sign of worsening condition?...I am specifically asking for help from emphysema folks but also very much interested in input from the site therapist. Try to make this short....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
After effects of induced coma...I was wondering has anyone had been in and induced coma because of there respiratory failure I was wondering why I have awaken with neuropathy from the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Question on types of COPD...But, I've just been to see the respiratory consultant and he said I don't have emphysema, but I do have COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDiagnosis
Nana has progressive COPD...She has recently been referred to a respiratory consultant who sent her off for investigations, she has emphysema....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesEmphysemaTreatmentFlares
When do you decide on oxygen...IS IT TIME FOR ME TO PUSH PULMONOLOGIST, PCP AND RESPIRATORY NURSES TO START USING SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN????...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
What is going on with my Mom?...I took her to a GP about 4 weeks ago to get a referral to see a doctor at her regular hospitals respiratory clinic to test what stage CoPD...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Censorship...Clinical Trial Unit (CCTU) at the Feinstein Institutes to conduct controlled clinical trials to study the safety and efficacy of experimental COVID-19 therapies...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesResearch & Clinical TrialsAwareness
New Here...I will get Respiratory Rehab soon after completion. My main reason for coming here to this site was denial. I still have a problem with stage 3???...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
My treatment of choice!...After my second spirometry test two years ago I went to Respiratory rehab classes that included about 50 minutes of exercise....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
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Nano-silica exposures...They induced the respiratory issues....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesWork & Employment
Repeated flare ups...I have a respiratory consultant appointment in August but I’m just scared they’ll say they can’t find anything wrong again....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping
Has anyone participated in a home respiratory program? They evaluate patient, check out how patient is using medications, inhalers and oxygen supplementary equipment. It is funded by Medicare. They......My goal is to become fit enough to attend Pulmonary Rehab classes. I want to make sure that I am using my medicine, inhalers and oxygen units for my best...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Intruse Ellipta...I have never smoked, my parents stopped smoking when I was 7 and overall I have never had severe respiratory infections....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
27 year old male. I suspect COPD and/or Emphysema. Very scared....I believe this in some ways, has contributed to my poor respiratory health....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Spring Cleaning, and Eclipses and Stuff!...All this is keeping my therapist busy! But I am doing it all one day at a time, and today is good so far. I hope It goes well...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCoping
Seeking correct diagnosis...Should I be seeking respiratory therapy? And bottom line, can a non smoker have copd? Can allergies cause this kind of lung damage?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
my dad is in the hospital with COPD...He was diagnosed with respiratory failure and emphysema. In the hospital, he was intubated for a couple of days....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageTips & Advice
Urgent advice is needed for our elderly mum with COPD placed on end of life meds...she has lost a a lot of weight this last 18 months and has not been in great shape having being admitted into hospital for either low oxygen levels or...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCaregivingEnd StageHospice & Palliative Care