Really fed up, angry and feeling hopeless, reduced to just my illness...Been feeling weakness and exhaustion to the point where I could barely take care of my home. Severe pain on my right side and sides of my back, nausea throwing...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Lung Hyperinflated...I had Bilateral Lung Volume Reduction. Only problem was lungs were so over-inflated that surgeon had to remove little pieces of lungs stuck to chest wall, piece by piece. This...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is and what you can do about it may...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Emphysema ...Has anyone read “How I Reversed My Mom’s Emphysema” by W.H. Miller?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesAwareness
Has anyone had a Zephyr valve procedure? ...After my first consultation I feel the costs of numerous tests, hospital stays, and very high complication risks outweigh the small improvement, any input is welcome, thanks 🙏...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
Kathy...Hi please can you tell me if I should be taking Anoro , every day . I am putting on so much weight! The dr said I should be. doing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Donating Plasma for Alpha-1 Patients...Jackie strongly emphasizes the essential significance of plasma donation in bringing hope and support to persons who struggle with Alpha-1. Donation improves and saves lives!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Symptoms ...Hi I have stage 4 Emphysema With no symptoms! I am needing a lung transplant I was diagnosed in 2018 non symptomatic I then had the Astra Zenica And 3...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Allergies...Any suggestions on cleaning supplies that won't effect breathing? I have tried many that say allergy free,natural etc and still get burning eyes tight chest and cough.has anyone found something...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Questions COPD Patients Have at the Hospital...There are some basic questions that everyone with COPD should know the answers to. Questions like "What is COPD?" and "What are the best treatment options?" I want to talk...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Antidepressants...Does anyone here take them? Do they help? I am seriously considering getting my GP to prescribe some for me....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCoping
Reasons You Could Have Blood in Your Mucus When Coughing...Editor's note: If you are experiencing the presence of blood in the mucus, please seek medical attention immediately for a medical evaluation and guidance. While I was on our community...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
atriovent ...hi everyone i’m considering myself a total newcomer as although i’ve been a member since 2019 i don’t get that much spare time for myself as my husband has got...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Steps per day...I walk between 2500 and 3000 steps per day (not all at once). Not sure if that is alot or not enough. Does anybody else keep up with their steps?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesExercise
What is COPD Staging?...While moderating our community social media platforms, I noticed a post from one of our community members. They asked, “What is end-stage COPD, and what are some symptoms?" If I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Active 4 days agoHas anyone discussed a "Lung Transplant" with you?...It was about my 2nd appointment with my new Pulmonologist when he mentioned "that we should consider a Lung Transplant as an option" for my End stage COPD? That was...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesNewly Diagnosed
COPD ...How long it will i should take a check up I should be on for COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Me and COPD...I don't mean to make this a woe is me thing and hope it does not come across that way. As to why am I writing this, I don't know...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Oxygen levels ...I hear people talk about doctors telling them what their oxygen levels should be . This level is when you are not active , right ? Also can a RT...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBreathing
Pulse Oximeters...Do finger pulse oximeters give accurate readings when you are walking . I heard the wrist oximeters didn't and weren't certified by govt. agencies....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
