My Grandsons Interviewed Me About COPD: Here's What They Asked...My grandkids are always inquisitive about my Alpha-1, so I thought I would share their questions and how I answer them in...reactionscomments
shortness of breath / good oxygen level...New to the forum. I was diagnosed in June. Is it normal to have good oxygen reading but still be short of...reactions4repliesInsurance & DisabilityBreathing
I learned something new for when the power goes out!...This last week we had a power outage for about 7 hours or so. I only had 3 hours of a portable...reactions1reply
Newbee here...I've been fake breathing and hiding my weakness for almost a year when I got caught , lol was put in the...reactions14replies
My Wildfire Week...Our country is on fire from coast to coast across Canada, including the North and through Quebec. A controlled burn rids the...reactionscomments
how to treat a cold with underlying emphysema...have caught my first cold after being diagnosed with emphysema. Should i get antibiotics?...reactions3repliesMedical Marijuana
Medicines...Hi guys im still coming to terms with my stage 4 diagnosis on july 5 and they have me on a new...reactions1replyDiagnosis
CT Scan...I got my results back from my pulmonologist, apparently I have scarring on my right lung, lower lobe, I was told to...reactions6replies
Advice for a Newly Diagnosed COPD Patient...Editor's note: Always consult with your medical team before starting a new diet or exercise routine. Being diagnosed with COPD can seem...reactions4comments
Incontinence ...I've recently been suffering from incontinence I've noticed when I get out of breath, even walking upstairs, I've got no control of...reactions6replies
Choosing a flutter valve. ...Recommended by doc not sure how to pick one. Price points. Features. Place to by from. Checked online and wide range confusing...reactions5replies
Pulmonary Rehabilitation...I am pleased to announce, that I have finally been approved for pulmonary rehab. My first session is next Wednesday. I'm excited...reactions6repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
My husband is very difficult to work with when his chest starts wheezing and he can't breath...Husband is very impatient why can someone please do you also have that problem...reactions3repliesCoping
Ashmatic but diagnosed with COPD ...Treatment is currently on duolin nabs 3x a day with ashtavent and baclate it seems like its not really helping much his...reactions1reply
What type of nebulizer do you use?...Jet nebulizers vs. mesh nebulizers. Which do you use? Do you find it helpful?...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Update on bronchoscope and mucinex use...Just want to share my experience. I felt like the mucinex caused a flare up and indeed it did. I had really...reactions12replies
Hello group...I just joined, so hello. I dont have coughs, or phlem, ( or good spelling) I had an episode about 3 weeks...reactions6repliesBreathing
Hi to all...My husband has Copd diagnosed in 2007 and he gets angry about things and how he is I understand hoe he feels...reactions2replies
This or That: Mesh or Jet Nebulizers...Given the variety of options available for nebulizers today, I believe this to be a reasonable question. Which is better: mesh nebulizers...reactions20comments
Living with End Stage Emphysema...During my last hospital visit in May, one of the pulmonary doctors told me I had end-stage emphysema. I had never heard...reactions48repliesEnd StageEmphysema
