Inogen in the restroom...Inogen in the restroom. I have the Inogen G5 which I carry into restaurants and other places and if I need to use the restroom, I use a "Carabiner Gear...reactions6repliesTravelTips & Advice
Managing Copd...Managing COPD isn't always easy as some days my levels are good and other well they can improve. Don't forget to use your inhaler(s) or oxygen if prescribed like me...reactions17repliesDepressionEmphysema
COPD ...Although my family and friends know I have severe COPD I try not to put on them and do normal jobs but take longer I also play golf once or...reactions5repliesCoping
Can exacerbations caused by covid19 be corrected...Copd was quite manageable and not so problematic until contracting Covid19. Will conditions return to the levels that existed before Covid infection?...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
Lung crackles for a year, postural, help please...Hi, I've had lung crackles for a year now, and they are affected by my posture, so when I go drs he can not hear them. .. What should I...reactions6repliesAwarenessDiagnosis
Relationships and COPD...Over the years, COPDers have asked if it's possible to have a relationship while having COPD. Actually, that's a question asked by people who suffer from all types of chronic...reactions3comments
Changing inhaler brands...Wondering if anyone has experienced the difference between Symbicort and its so-called generic equivalent, Breyna? My insurance company dropped Symbicort and my first time using Breyna was exceptionally disappointing, with...reactions2repliesCost
Recommendations for portable oxygen...I am seeing many ads for different portable oxygen. I'm wondering if anyone knows the advantage and disadvantages of them and which have you found the best....reactions4repliesTips & Advice
Help caring for someone with COPD...Hi All, my mother (73) was diagnosed many years ago with COPD and it had been completely manageable however, 3 years ago my mum contracted COVID whilst in hospital which...reactions1replyCaregivingCopingTips & Advice
Wish COPD was like a light bulb......There are days when I wish I could shut off COPD like a light bulb, but unfortunately this chronic illness will not let me do that! For the most part...reactions3repliesBreathingDepressionEmphysema
I Can Empathize With My COPD Patients...I've always found a unique connection with my COPD patients, thanks to my own battle with severe asthma. It fosters some enlightening conversations. The interesting aspect of asthma is its...reactions1comment
COPD exacerbation...The flu morped into COPD last Friday. I called my pulmonologist on Monday only to be told he couldn't return my call until Thursday!!! I've never heard of such a...reactions1replyBreathingCopingFlares
I'm stage 4. FEV 1 Levels below 20. I'm on 15 MG morphine 2xd. ...Anyone else doing this? Hard to get prescription sometimes with the crackdown on opioid....reactions5repliesCoping
COPD Mishaps: Part 2...If you have read part 1, you have read what can happen to your bowels or bladder when fighting for a breath of air. What I didn't share in that...reactions6comments
Where to live!...I currently live in eastern WA at the Cascade foothills. This winter has been extremely humid and wet. My cabin is closed up as normal. I live here FT and...reactions4repliesWeather
Time left to live...Yesterday I was told by a clinician consultant that my mother only has months left to live due to end stage copd. It left me a bit shocked as I...reactions5replies
Managing COPD...Right now I am looking for herbal supplements and concoctions that will help clear the congestion in my lungs. I just ordered some mullein and I am drinking breathing tea...reactions8repliesBreathing
Early stages of copd or are they wrong?...Hi new to the group and just joined to see if anyone can give me a insight to my results as I just got told yes you have it here’s...reactions2repliesDiagnosisBreathingCoping
Lung Denervation...Hi, my brother struggles with his COPD, and I'm aware that the treatment of Lung Denervation is available privately and I'm wondering if anybody knows how much this proceedure is...reactions4repliesBreathingResearch & Clinical TrialsTreatment
Portable oxygen generator...I’m wondering if anyone knows what is the quietest portable oxygen generator that provides continuous flow at 2L. The home medical store has provided Oxlife Independence concentrator, but it seems...reactions13replies
