Tip to avoid panic about valves damage...I had the experience of being out using my portable E tanks and tank fell and broke the regular adjustment know. I...reactions2replies
Oxygen portable tanks...As of January 2023, I was restricted by Apria Healthcare in only being dlv 24 E size portable takes per month. So...reactions3repliesAwareness
What are some tips,...Is anyone here that can help me understand why and what I should do about my feet/ankles swelling up...reactions7repliesEmphysemaTips & AdviceCoping
Using a BiPap Machine...I had an opportunity to speak one-on-one with a respiratory therapist. Not my RT but someone who I have never spoken to...reactions7comments
O2 Sats normal so why the suffocating feeling?...Normal oxygen sats with my oximeter, 95-97% but still feel breathless. Gave up smoking 18 days ago and it's worse since then!?...reactions1replyBreathing
Bronchitis ...Has anyone having any kind of mucous plugs hanging up in your bronchial tubes? I was diagnosed with COPD about 10 years...reactions1replyBreathing
East Palestine Ohio train derailment ...Very scary for me I have severe COPD and I am only 13 miles from the site....reactions6repliesBreathing
Hospitalized again, then again into ICU, out of icu and now in Hospice...Been a hell of a ride in 2 weeks. Survived several day stint in ICU on apap and/ or cpap. Found opening...reactions28replies
Help!!, Suggestions needed. I can’t tolerate steroids. They make my anxiety manic…. But now I’m still have wheezing. Using neb treatments. Anything......My doctor prescribed prednisone twice in past three weeks. About third day of course of med. my anxiety has me manic….yes I...reactions1replyCoping
oxygen 2/47 meds inhalers...When ever I walk around the house I loose my oxygen level it drops to 76 Iam on 9 liter know I...reactions3repliesBreathing
Being across the pond !...Good evening, I am English and live in England. Having COPD, I came across your website etc and signed up. Firstly I...reactions2repliesTreatment
what type of bed ...I am currently. sleeping in a recliner, I cannot lie flat in a regular bed, pillows do not work very well, would...reactions3repliesSleep
Zephyr valve...Would like to hear of others experience with zephyr valves. Hoping to improve quality of life for what’s left....reactions1replyBreathing
Steroid Bruising and Those Nasty Skin Tears...COPD is far from funny. We often have one great day, and the next day are struggling to breathe. This constant struggle...reactions7comments
co retention...How do you know if you're retaining co2? Does a Dr tell you? My Dr told me to keep my 02 between...reactions3replies
Hi, this is bogangles...I hope someone can answer a few questions for me. 1. Is exercise really important. Is riding a stationary bike for 30...reactions3replies
Spiriva: anyone switched from Handihaler to Respimat?...I’ve been taking spiriva via the handihaler for many years and my copd has held at mild-moderate during this time. I just...reactions12repliesTreatmentTips & Advice
Copd and Covid -how to manage anxiety ...Hi everybody ! I struggle with anxiety going into indoor public spaces especially . Have not gone into a restaurant for 3...reactions27replies
