Great day...Yesterday I spent the whole day with my granddaughter. She is 18 months old and a handful. We stayed outside most of the day she was such a good baby...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesCoping
Chapter Two: My Continuing Oxygen Life...This morning started off with a bang, though the new chapter started off yesterday. I'm in the kitchen, still struggling with the walker, fumbling around trying to make the coffee...Reactions0reactionsComments15 replies
Cycling with copd...Do anyone know if this cycling on prescription trial for those who are over weight would also apply for us with copd and would it effect those claiming mobility pip,...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPulmonary Rehabilitation
Caregivers: Aren’t They the Best?...How amazing are our caregivers? I think about this often. There are so many things that my husband does for me. I ask for some help, and most are the...Reactions0reactionsComments19 comments
How Do You Entertain Yourself In The Hospital?...Sometimes you get admitted for COPD flare-ups. Once you’re feeling better, you may be stuck in a room feeling better. You will need something to entertain you. So, what is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19: Differences Between 3 Respiratory Infections...The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect both adults and kids, and they have many...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Flutter valve ...Has anyone tried a flutter valve to help with mucous removal and lung strengthening? Also, my nose is so chronically stuffed, the inside of my nasal passages are swollen I...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
Death and Dying: Part 3...You can read parts 1 and 2 of this story here and here. After volunteering with the ambulance service and helping with the bookkeeping, I was offered a full-time position...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Nebulizer...Has anyone tried saline solution in their nebulizer?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
TV or What's on your dvr?...I worked for Comcast cable for 13 years as a installer. I have both loved and hated TV in my 64 years. We use it for entertainment, light, background noise...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwarenessCoping
New here but not to COPD...Last week I had a really bad flare-up of my COPD this is my first time on o2 I am winded most of the time when I was in the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Endobrachial valves/Pulmonx...Hello everyone, So I spent the afternoon at University Hospital in Cleveland, main campus, and did preliminary testing to see if I will qualify for the "valves". Altho I felt...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Understanding Vaccine Recommendations...Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Things I Teach People With COPD...As a respiratory therapist (RT), I teach a lot. We RTs do a lot of teaching. Although, the only place where we RTs are available for teaching is in the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Oxygen providers, and contracts....I have an oxygen machine through an oxygen provider that is 7 years old. It's had minor servicing. I use it only at night. I don't think they've been able...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesHealthcare Team
Hospice care for end-stage COPD...I have been the sole caregiver for my husband in home hospice care for over 6 weeks. I sleep on the couch next to his hospice bed at night, and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Warning; Hospital rant ahead....I just spent 3 days and no less than 10 employee shifts in hospital for lung surgery. I never saw the same caregiver twice in that time. WTH? The lack...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Nose Dryness and crustiness from Oxygen Cannulas...FYI:To all my COPD CoHorts, I could not tolerate the netti pot twice a day so I have come up with a solution for this problem that works great for...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
On being Happy...I was diagnosed with End Stage COPD in 2014. I discovered this by calling my former pulmonologist in NJ after I'd relocated to NC. I wanted to check with the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Double Jeopardy...I have COPD and sleep apnea. I use a CPAP machine. I get winded much too easily. The CPAP has kept me more alert and energized, although I still have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
