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
Death and Dying: Part 2...Editor's note: This article discusses sensitive topics like suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8 or...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Respiratory Infections 101...Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath. For people who live with certain chronic medical...Reactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Novel ideas to help your breathing...I am posing this question and asking other members to share their opinions or ideas of ways to help you breathe more comfortably and manage your COPD....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingProgressionSymptoms
Blood Oxygen level drops drastically when exerting...Why does my blood oxygen level drop from a 95 to below 70 when I start to move around from a sitting position and feeling good. I move from a...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesBreathing
Let’s Talk About the Girls...One of the best things to happen upon my diagnosis in 2016 was my doctor permitting me to eliminate my bra. I couldn’t have been happier. I had been wearing...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
PORTABLE CONCENTRATORS...So I was diagnosed with COPD about 10 years ago. I started without 02 and have progressed now to 02 24/7. I have a POC (portable oxygen concentrator) that goes...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The Basics...Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of breath. RSV can affect people of all ages...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
lung capacity questions...Hoping someone can shed some light on a few questions I have. My father, age 81 and a former long-time smoker, is suffering from end-stage COPD, emphysema, and kidney disease...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesProgressionEmphysemaEnd Stage
fatigue following an "event"...I'm new to COPD, diagnosed with stage one last fall. So, many symptoms and experiences are my first encounters. Even at this mild level, I have learned that COPD is...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
