Immediate SOB Incidents...Has anyone experienced sudden and rapid onset of dropping Spirometry numbers and rapidly rising heart rate? In my case 94 to 68% Spirometry and heart rate 94 to 138. This...reactions8repliesBreathing
Home Oxygen Devices ...Hi, I took an inhouse sleep test which showed I might need oxygen at night., My doctor, who seemed great, said I'd be hearing from his office. I started doing...reactions2repliesTreatment
What we eat and it's effects...I have noticed that a few things that I eat, and when I eat them, seem to affect my ability to sleep, or function well, when I awake. Dairy of...reactions3repliesSleepBreathingDiet & Nutrition
Oxygen Concentrator...I care for an elderely family member who uses a home oxgen concentrator 24/7 on a setting of 6. She gets a Drive DeVilbiss 1025 from the oxygen supply company...reactions1replyTreatment
How I Adjusted to CPAP...For years, as a respiratory therapist, I have worked with patients who use CPAP at night for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), COPD, or both. I would often ask them, "How...reactions13comments
Breathing exercises ...Sometimes when I feel short of breath I try to can panic and turn my Air Conditioner on it really helps me get my Air to work in my chest...reactions1replyBreathing
Electronic cigarettes...Needing to quit smoking, though so far unsuccessful. Are electronic cigarettes less likely to continue to diminish my breathing (emphysema)? I've tried them in the past, but they make me...reactions4repliesEmphysemaSmokingTips & Advice
how i'm doing...i get really winded when i exercise but i stop and catch my breath and finish my walking i'm stage 3 also but i try and get as much exercise...reactions1replyCoping
Waking and Washing - Worst Part of the Day with my COPD - Hate It...I think I am on stage 3 COPD, I think. Had it for many years, bur COVID finally did for me. I really struggle in the mornings, even getting up...reactions9repliesDepressionCopingBreathing
Help coping with C.O.P.D...I noticed an advert for a thing called a portable oxygen compressor which removes a lot of the nitrogen from the air so a person can breath the oxygen. I...reactions3repliesChronic BronchitisAwareness
Wake up ...Couldn't think of a better topic name but....not sure if this is normal, abnormal or just a figment of my imagination. When I first wake up, I feel fine. No...reactions6repliesCopingProgressionSleep
How to use oxygen tanks like a pro...I have a large concentrator that I use for exercise primarily. I have changed from a larger tank to a B tank. I’ve been searching online as I would like...reactions4repliesCoping
Possible COPD diagnosis...Hi All I had a severe bout of flu a couple of months ago and the cough has persisted although not as bad as it was. I also had a...reactions11repliesNewly Diagnosed
l lost the write up on " DULERA " inhaler ..... please re_send it to me .. ...Please send me the copy of your news-letter that delt with " DULERA " inhaler ....reactions3repliesHealthcare Team
Breath easily but how?...Gradual worsening of breathing follow many trips to the Philippines ever since volcano activities. I always return home Downunder with chest infections and that affects the flare ups: this two...reactions2repliesBreathing
Puffy feet edema...Hello ,I'm 72 yr old male with overlap Asthmer copd I was wondering if it is common to get puffier feet when the weather has been wet ,all my Dr...reactions15repliesSide Effects
Humidifier...My husband was diagnosed 8 years ago with COPD and it wasn’t a big problem unless he had a chest infection or sudden change of temperature. The last 6 months...reactions2repliesAwareness
Choking on small amounts of liquid...Since I was diagnosed with COPD choking on very minute amounts of liquid, even saliva, has been getting worse. Today I was eating a Jelly Bean and choked so bad...reactions10repliesBreathingSymptoms
What are some tips for my breathing problems...I have copd and have very bad shortness of breath all the time I have done everything to help this like pulmary rehab nebulizer meds but nothing is working for...reactions2repliesBreathing
