oxygen with a deviated septum...you will wish death will some sooner than later. it is an absolute miserable experiencefor which there is no EFFECTIVE treatment...reactions1replyTips & AdviceBreathing
Best sleeping wedge for Emphysema ...Hi I have stage 3 Emphysema and one of the problems I have is with sleeping, I continually find myself waking up...reactions2replies
Share your supplemental oxygen experience!...For those who use supplemental oxygen, what has your experience been like? Do you have any tips or advice to share with...reactions113repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Second opinion...Hey folks. I have a question for the group and would like as many answers as possible. I am struggling with asking...reactions4replies
Tips to handle breathing when feeling really breathless ...Anyone got advice for COPD sufferers with regard to breathing techniques...reactions1replyBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping
Flare-ups...What happens when you have a flare up? I'm not sure if I'm having one or not. Every time I ask me...reactions3repliesFlares
Almost tragic surprise in well-managed COPD/Emphysema...I haven't popped in for a while, but this last Wed was a good reason to. There are so many things that...reactions6repliesAwarenessBreathingTips & Advice
Nebuliser ...Hi i have servere copd. I have a nebuliser at home which i use morning and night with nebules for it prescribed...reactions1replyBreathing
Ashamed to tell people...A few people know about my COPD and they have been supportive. Mostly though, I don't tell anyone because of afraid of...reactions2repliesCoping
Low dose Ct scan...I have been diagnosed with copd/ emphysema/asthma about 6 years ago. I was put on the cpap at night with oxygen. I...reactions2repliesCopingFlares
Retirement early ...This disease forced me into disability at 62. Fortunately the long term disability along with Social security disability made it easier financially...reactions4repliesCoping
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...reactions2comments
It doesn't seem like dietary and drinking plenty of water helps with constipation from copd...I don't know what to eat that won't cause severe constipation from copd. Fiber and drinking plenty of water ate not helping...reactions4repliesExerciseDiet & NutritionMental Health
Hand Swelling with COPD...Has anyone experience hand swelling as a result of a flare-up with COPD?...reactions1replyFlares Side EffectsSymptoms
Any experience with expand-a-lung?...Has anyone tried using the expand-a-lung? I've recently started using it, since I quit smoking. It seems to be helping a lot...reactions10repliesAwarenessBreathing
Bipap machine ...Does using a bipap machine help with your breathing ? I do not have sleep apnea and no trouble sleeping at all...reactions2repliesBreathing
Carol Robinson...I have been truly blessed this year. No colds no sickness at all....reactions1replyCoping
O2 Sat Drop and Recover...While walking, my o2 sat may drop into the high 80%. Just stopping the walk, my o2 sat returns to a resting...reactions1replyExercise
Inhaler ...Hi has anyone used trimbow inhaler and if so how did they find it. I have read it has less side effects...reactions8repliesTreatment
Qualifying for Chronic Care Management...I'm not sure this question is pertinent to COPD alone, and if not, just ignore. My doctor referred me to Chronic Care...reactions2repliesHealthcare Team
