Tolerable and Intolerable Medication Side Effects...As with many in the COPD community, I take many medications to help me breathe easier and live longer. Most of these medications have some side effects. Some are mild...Reactions0reactionsComments59 comments
Oxygen Glasses ...Miss M here, I would like to share the glasses that I bought when I got my first machine G4. I felt venable to public when I found Oxy-View in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
What do you do in the mornings ...The mornings are so hard for me. I have trouble getting out of bed now for the past two days I have been vomiting a lot of mucus. Does this...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesCopingDiagnosisAwareness
Diagnosed COPD and spirometry ...Hi all I have been diagnosed with emphysema for around 2 months now from a x-ray then a CT scan with contrast. I have a long wait for spirometry through...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisEmphysemaNewly Diagnosed
Do the numbers really matter?...A year and a half ago I had pft and I wasn't confident the results were right, because the technician and her directions were really confusing, like take a deep...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Dressing in Layers Really Helps...Being claustrophobic means that I have a tough time being constrained. Having COPD certainly doesn’t help. Having been intubated several times, when I wake up with my hands tied to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What’s WORSE: DIRECT SMOKING 🚬 🚬 — or — SECONDHAND SMOKE 💨 🚬💨🚬💨🚬? | 7:42 AM, EST Wed Jan 19, 2023 | HITE1955 With ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN ONE G5......What’s WORSE: DIRECT SMOKING 🚬 🚬 — or — SECONDHAND SMOKE 💨 🚬💨🚬💨🚬? | 7:42 AM, EST Wed Jan 19, 2023 | HITE1955 With ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN ONE G5...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesEmphysemaChronic BronchitisSmoking
going for pft on February 24,2023 —- how do you a stress test from a wheelchair♿️♿️♿️!? | JAN 18, 2023 | HITE1955 With ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN one g5 |......My pulmonologist wants me to 6 minute 🔘🔘walking🔘🔘 test!! how can this be ✅ done ✅ from a wheelchair ♿️♿️, I am in ir 24/ 7. the only way I...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesDiagnosisBreathingChronic Bronchitis
What does feel like when You Expectorate Sputum from your lungs | JAN 18, 2023 | HITE1955 With: ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN one g5 | IO- 500...to me it feels good to kill wheezing and dry cough. I have had this sputum since my 3rd round of covid - 19. my pft’s will be lower this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesBreathingEmphysemaEnd Stage
What Do You THINK of the Inspire®️ Sleep 💤💤System? | JAN 18, 2023 | hite1955 with: ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN one G5 | IO- 500 ...It is hoses,maskless, implanted in the body system www.inspire.sleep.com Is this good for COPD emphysema patients?!?!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
NIV and oxygen at home...My mum is 74 and 4 weeks ago was admitted to hospital with flu and then developed HAP hospital acquired pneumonia. She has been diagnosed with COPD for 10+ years...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
copd generics...whats the best generic for copd as found by the members here and cost there of...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCost
Bringing Awareness: Part 1...Have you been diagnosed with COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? Do you know someone who has COPD? COPD is the umbrella term for these lung diseases: COPD is a progressive...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What are These EMPHYSEMA TERM’s DEFINITIONS? | HITE1955 With: ‘ DOUG’ INOGEN ONE G5 | IO - 500...Less EMPHYSEMA 1: ✅ * MORE METABOLIC CO - MORBIDITIES 2: ⁉️ * Cardiac Compromise 3: ⁉️ * Less Hyperinflation 4: ❌ * More Chronic Bronchitis 5: ⁉️ * Increased...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
What does LESS EMPHYSEMA and MORE EMPHYSEMA Mean? | 7:30 🕢 AM, EST Tue Jan 17, 2023 | HITE1955 With: ‘ DOUG ‘ INOGEN ONE G5 | IO- 500...What DOES the FOLLOWING DOCTOR / PULMONOLOGIST TERMS Mean ? LESS EMPHYSEMA ✅ * HIGHER BODY MASS INDEX ✅ * MORE METABOLIC CO - MORBIDITIES ⁉️ * Cardiac Compromise ✅...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesChronic Bronchitis
MEDICINES I Use For My CHRONIC BRONCHITIS BRONCHITIS and EMPHYSEMA | 11:45 AM, EST Mon Jan 16, 2023 | HITE1955 with: ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN ONE G5 | IO- 500...COMBIVENT RESPIMAT (ipratropium bromide and albuterol) COMBIVENT RESPIMAT inhaler delivers 20 mcg ipratropium bromide (monohydrate) and 100 mcg albuterol (equivalent to 120 mcg albuterol sulfate) from the mouthpiece. https://www.combivent.com/ Trelegy...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesEmphysemaChronic Bronchitis
Is a PESKY and PERSISTENT DRY COUGH as Part of CHRONIC BRONCHITIS too⁉️⁉️ | 11:00 🕚 AM, EST. Sun Jan 15, 2023 | By: HITE1955 With: ‘Doug ‘ INOGEN ONE......Is a PESKY and PERSISTENT DRY COUGH as Part of CHRONIC BRONCHITIS too⁉️⁉️...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesChronic BronchitisBreathingDiagnosis
Getting more calories due to chronic weight loss...Hi. Still kind of new here but wanted to share something I discovered. I've been drinking those ensure and boost max protein shakes typically having around 320-350 calories. And typically...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCaregivingDiet & NutritionTips & Advice
What causes a PESKY DRY COUGHING SPELL, TICKLISH RECEPTORS in Your THROAT?!? 9:56 AM, EST Sat Jan 2023 | By: HITE1955 With: ‘ Doug ‘ INOGEN ONE G5 | IO-......What causes a PESKY DRY COUGHING SPELL, TICKLISH RECEPTORS in Your LUNGS?!? How CAN You TURN This COUGH, into a NICE “ GRAMPA SHOCK “ WET PRODUCTIVE COUGH, with Over...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesChronic BronchitisAwarenessBreathing
Am I MORE EMPHYSEMA ~~ or ~~ CHRONIC BRONCHITIS like!?! 8:06 PM, EST Fri Jan 13, 2023 | By: HITE1955...Am I MORE EMPHYSEMA ~~ or ~~ CHRONIC BRONCHITIS like!?!? LESS EMPHYSEMA ✅ * HIGHER BODY MASS INDEX ✅ * MORE METABOLIC CO - MORBIDITIES ✅ * OSA - COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesBreathingDiagnosisChronic Bronchitis
