Problem with Inogen...I did this many times but the error message kept popping up. The message said to call them if this didn't work and I did....Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesBreathing
COPD ...of age 4ft 8 and full of determination to day as heathy as possible I’m working on my weight loss and eating well my doctor ask me to lose 24...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
Really thick mucus ...of water and Mucinex it helps some but not all the time it seems like it mainly flares up at night time I don’t know what else to do I’m...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Positive response to prednisone...If the breathlessness goes away with an anti-inflammatory, does that mean that maybe these flares are not doing less permanent lung damage for now?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Don’t know where to turn as my wife is going down hill fast and we’re both scared what to do to help...Please could anyone talk to me about my wife she is getting very upset and unwell she can’t breathe properly and she is getting sad and tired and not eating...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Compression Socks I am in Love ! ...Can't win for losing on this added step to keep us healthy!...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTravelTreatmentTips & Advice
Could I have COPD? (28yo, m)...I don't feel any trouble breathing when doing physical activity....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Just diagnosed...I was blown away when he said I have emphysema without 1st doing the Spiro....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Feeling worried....I have noticed that he gets out of breath very easy, sweat, gets hot and as he puts it he’s totally buggered after doing the slightest thing....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Showering and COPD...Took my time and I feel I've found a way to clean myself without going into a panic mode!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & Advice
Giving up smoking and gum problems ...Lately I have had bleeding gums, did get to see my dentist and I have bad gum disease, and I am going to have a tooth out soon and...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Copd advice needed...I am caring for my 86 year old Mom, who has copd. I am not sure what stage, but my guess is at least stage 3....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBreathing
Learning curve ...I have, and probably will again not been able to take my own advice, but over time I am andhave had to learn when this happens to STOP WHATEVER I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCoping
Oxygen how much?...In her blood ,then family were called to tell us she was going to pass away ,she fought for 24 hours ....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingDiagnosisEnd Stage
65 years old, stage 4 copd FEV1 30% ...But, I am wondering what he can do to help himself moving forward. He is now on Oxygen 24hrs a day....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesEmphysemaEnd StageBreathing
Frustrated...That’s motivation enough for me to keep going....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesCoping
Oxygen Patients and Mobility...I am doing some research on supplemental oxygen patients and their needs regarding travel and mobility....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
FeaturedCOPD equiptment issues...However this last time yesterday, see story was scary to say the least. 10-25 …..I was going to a hotel to reserve a room for a friend....Reactions0reactionsComments34 repliesTips & AdviceTravel
Scared the hell out of me!...I couldn’t do it anymore it was just to hard , when I wasn’t sick I was recovering from being sick it was a vicious cycle, I actually told him...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Oxygen providers, and contracts....They recently sent me a letter saying the machine was old, and I needed to inform them if I was going to remain as their customer, or go to...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesHealthcare Team