My Lower Body Workout Routine...It is hard to say which part of a whole body exercise is paramount. My main focus is always on the upper body, lower body, and cardio and breathing. Below...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Oxygen level...When I am sitting and at rest my blood oxygen level is between 90-97 on level 2 of oxygen. The minute I move and get up to walk and do...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesBreathing
Seeking correct diagnosis...I have never smoked but was raised in a home with a chain smoker. My childhood was lived in a blue cloud. In 2012 I was diagnosed with asthma. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Fight boxing with copd...Hiya everyone, sometimes when you get up, after a rough breathing time, you think on certain days,right going to keep fit and exercise. Then when you try and start to...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
bull headed...I have been diagnosed with COPD now for about 4 years and am at stage 3 with 42% of my lung capacity. Obviously on oxygen 24/7 with concentrator at home...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Flare Ups Suck...Hi, Im female and 87 yrs old. Mentally feel and can do it all but my body tells me differently. Diagnosed with COPD, Mild Case, in 2010, also Lung Cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Emphysema and spirometer...Hi. I have severe emphysema and have been researching various treatments. With the spirometer, wouldn't that just ADD to the oxygen our lungs can't expel ??? And therefore add to...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBreathingEmphysema
Loss of balance...Does anyone experience a loss a balance? I haven't fallen but I find it impossible to walk in a straight line....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Zehyr Valve...Good morning everyone, I had an exacerbation of my COPD a few weeks ago which was brought under control through Prednisone, my friend..... After finishing the course I had an...Reactions0reactionsComments22 repliesSurgeryTreatment
Quit smoking ...I'm newly diagnosed with COPD. I had Covid in January of this year, and Covid turned into COPD. I'm a smoker of 30+ years, and I'm finding it hard to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Portable ventilator ...Hello Does anyone use a The Life2000® Ventilation System? It’s by Hillrom and is supposed too support your breathing while active or resting. After discussing with my pulmonologist, this may...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesProgressionBreathingTreatment
A lonely journey!...Hi Everyone, My mum was diagnosed with copd 20 years ago. Up until a year ago she only just started to be physically effected by it. In January this year...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFriends & FamilyHospice & Palliative CareEnd Stage
Remembering When...As I stepped out the back door and onto the deck, the heat and humidity seemed to wrap around me. I couldn’t breathe. After tossing my garbage into the can...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Accepting COPD...My dad had severe emphysema and lived to 91. At 82, he won Rookie of the Year in duplicate bridge. I was an avid smoker until cigarettes went up to...Reactions0reactionsComments20 comments
Community Shares: Dealing With Viral Respiratory Infections...When it comes to viral respiratory infections, there’s no shortage of germs out there – from the common cold, to the flu, to RSV, to COVID-19. Over the years, our...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Do Respiratory Medicines Taste Like? ...Many of us in this community have nebulizers and inhalers. These devices allow us to inhale respiratory medications. So, what do the different respiratory medications taste like? Let’s discuss. This...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
What You Should Know About Augmentation Therapy...I am often asked if there is any difference in the treatment of patients who have COPD vs COPD caused by Alpha 1. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, known as Alpha-1, is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Exciting Oxygen Day...Well, I started out night before last with relatively calm and mediocre plans for yesterday, but that quickly went South early – at 0400! I was sleeping soundly, which is...Reactions0reactionsComments30 repliesBreathing
When do you decide on oxygen...My question is one of those personal choice questions but nevertheless one I would like to have others thoughts. My background is one of a definite emphysema diagnosis since 2015...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Prolia for osteoporosis...One of the side effects of taking COPD medications is osteoporosis. I’m looking for some feedback from anyone who’s taking Prolia. I tried Boniva, Fosamax and Actonel and couldn’t tolerate...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
