Duct cleaning through out the house ? ...Well we are taking a deep dive tomorrow and having our air ducts cleaned. Our house is 20 yrs old now, we bought it 7 yrs ago and figured the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Cost of Trelegy...Google “Pharmacychecker” International I buy Spiriva and Daxos there. Huge difference in price and easy to do. You can also check the validity of the pharmacies....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCost
Is this a issue with you...Staying on home unit to prevent the use of the supply of portable tanks. I run into a lot of patients and caregivers in stores or in public. I'm 58...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Tip to avoid panic about valves damage...I had the experience of being out using my portable E tanks and tank fell and broke the regular adjustment know. I was lucky and was in my truck and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Oxygen portable tanks...As of January 2023, I was restricted by Apria Healthcare in only being dlv 24 E size portable takes per month. So started to fight this and picked up 24...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
What are some tips,...Is anyone here that can help me understand why and what I should do about my feet/ankles swelling up...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingEmphysemaTips & Advice
breathing...does exercising help with breathing or something else...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Using a BiPap Machine...I had an opportunity to speak one-on-one with a respiratory therapist. Not my RT but someone who I have never spoken to, and she didn’t know me. I was confused...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
O2 Sats normal so why the suffocating feeling?...Normal oxygen sats with my oximeter, 95-97% but still feel breathless. Gave up smoking 18 days ago and it's worse since then!? Wake up frequently at night suffocating in my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Bronchitis ...Has anyone having any kind of mucous plugs hanging up in your bronchial tubes? I was diagnosed with COPD about 10 years ago and it’s just now really flaring up...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
East Palestine Ohio train derailment ...Very scary for me I have severe COPD and I am only 13 miles from the site....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesBreathing
Hospitalized again, then again into ICU, out of icu and now in Hospice...Been a hell of a ride in 2 weeks. Survived several day stint in ICU on apap and/ or cpap. Found opening at hospice facility and been here 24/7 for...Reactions0reactionsComments28 replies
Help!!, Suggestions needed. I can’t tolerate steroids. They make my anxiety manic…. But now I’m still have wheezing. Using neb treatments. Anything else???...My doctor prescribed prednisone twice in past three weeks. About third day of course of med. my anxiety has me manic….yes I already take anxiety med. on top of it...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
oxygen 2/47 meds inhalers...When ever I walk around the house I loose my oxygen level it drops to 76 Iam on 9 liter know I sit down for a 30 seconds and it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathing
Being across the pond !...Good evening, I am English and live in England. Having COPD, I came across your website etc and signed up. Firstly I must say, well done to ALL involved in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
what type of bed ...I am currently. sleeping in a recliner, I cannot lie flat in a regular bed, pillows do not work very well, would like suggestions as to. get more comfortable...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSleep
Zephyr valve...Would like to hear of others experience with zephyr valves. Hoping to improve quality of life for what’s left....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathing
Steroid Bruising and Those Nasty Skin Tears...COPD is far from funny. We often have one great day, and the next day are struggling to breathe. This constant struggle leaves our thoughts scrambling and keeps us off...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
co retention...How do you know if you're retaining co2? Does a Dr tell you? My Dr told me to keep my 02 between 90-95. I have the oximeter on my finger...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Hi, this is bogangles...I hope someone can answer a few questions for me. 1. Is exercise really important. Is riding a stationary bike for 30 minutes a day good? Can you tell me...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
