How to cope...went to the changing room and couldn’t stop coughing while doing this I noticed a small amount of blood, so I took myself to the A&E where they took Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosis
Spouse with COPD is so irritable...He is on oxygen 24/7. I am needing a little guidance please....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCaregiving
Can you help with my pulmonary rehab questions?...Can I wear my oxygen while doing it? 2....Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Any advice welcome...The frustrating thing is that my lung x-ray was relatively clear, my oxygen and blood levels are good and my general health overall is good....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
New member, kind of a mess I am...I am on meds of course, Anora Ellipta, ER inhaler, have nebulizer and get oral steroids when needed and oxygen at night, 2L for now and as needed during...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
I am 76 year old male and have multiple medical problems. Other than just dealing with the COPD, one other problem causes me grief....only have 29% of my lung capacity left) and the resultant shortness of breath, I literally feel as if I am dying, trying to grasp for air (I am also...Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesBreathingCoping
Help caring for someone with COPD...The new normal is severe COPD with long term oxygen therapy and other drugs....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingCaregivingTips & Advice
Tips for keeping nasal cannula in place while sleeping...Good day I've been instructed by my Pulmonologist that I need to use oxygen at night....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSleep
COPD/Emphysema Diagnosis: What is next?...His o2 levels are normally 92 to 95 even now, and he no longer needs supplemental oxygen....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisCaregivingEmphysema
Money Saving Tip - For some ??? ...and/or 2) people on disability - some might be any disability and others might be for those just on oxygen or other types of medical...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Diet...The results have been very noticeable as I can now walk around without oxygen and can take short walks....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Care giver advise for end stage copd...It was originally occasional oxygen at 2 liters to 4 liters 24x7....Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesHospice & Palliative Care
Has anyone experienced degradation with the effectiveness of azithromycin?...Peace of mind knowing oxygen level is okay and early warning before I physically know that all is not right in my lungs....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Active 7 days agoHow it effects you in ways you never thought of ...Organising how to manage going out with whatever form of Oxygen I have available, let alone carrying it and planning how long for....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCoping
Concentrator pooped out!...I quickly switched tubing to my small bottle of O2 and because my oxygen was not coming up fast enough, I put the cannula straight on to the small...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwareness
Help me understand COPD stages ...her first day required her wearing her portable all day, she actually got better after that she was back to “normal”, which her normal is not wearing oxygen...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
A few questions........Does this mean it will still progress eventually, and we'll all end up on oxygen?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
When you think stage 4 copd is too much to handle..........I was diagnosed with copd age 48 and placed on oxygen within a week. I kept busy and moreless distracted raising our three children....Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCoping
Kind of funny in a way...She said it was causing the problem with my ankles because my heart is working harder to get oxygen to my organs and they aren't getting enough to work...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Seeking correct diagnosis...I am so much better and oxygen levels are better + less thick mucus to spit all day....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
