General practitioner versus pulmonologist ...My regular doctor is the one who discovered my Copd. I’m wondering if I should keep going to her for my Copd or go to a pulmonologist??...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosis
Showering...I want to take a shower. I've been wanting to take a shower for several days now (like maybe 10 days). Really, I go in the bathroom lean over the...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
DIY Cleaners for COPD: Mom’s Recipes...Mama was a hoot. Memories of her always make me smile. When we decided to make DIY cleaners for COPD, mom’s recipes were the best. We experimented a lot. One...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Allergic reaction?...So I made some enchiladas without any hot stuff. About an hour or so after I ate I got so sick. Stomach cramping, nausea, and the palms of my hands...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingSmokingEmphysema
Concentrator pooped out!...Just a tip for concentrator users. I am on the concentrator 24-7, bottle only when going out. I have had been using the concentrator for 12 years so we understand...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAwareness
Double Lung Transplant...Hi Everyone I Got A Call Today That I Qualified For Transplant. Im So Excited And Scared.I Do Need To Go On Down To Duke And Enroll In Their Rehab...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
A Different Kind of Thermostat: Part 1...I gasped for air as I stepped out the back door and onto the deck. The sweat began to pour off of me, and I hurried back into the house...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Flare up...Can someone explain what a flair up is? I have been feeling tired, real short of breath, runny eyes just overall don't feel good. I go to my internist Thursdy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Medicare part D...I just started my Medicare Part A and B-pay for a secondary ins and also a part D plan. For the last few years I have had BCN and I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCost
COPD ...Hi I’m Ruth In April of 22 I was diagnosed with stage 4 COPD I am fortunate that I’m not having breathing issues , I’m taking all my meds as...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
plz recommend pulse oximeter ...Hi all, Please recommend pulse oximeter. features needed: continuous monitor overnight instant read of the number can look at overnight numbers from phone or computer (no need instant sync) vibrate...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedSleepDiagnosis
Double Lung Transplant...Its Been A Hard Week Of Appointments Getting Evaluated For Lung Transplant. But I Feel I May Qualify. They Do Want Me To Come Back And Do A Month Of...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Low dlco ...I have HP and also mild emphysema. My dlco is low at 36. What are the main symptoms of low dlco. Is it sob on exertion ? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Get More Active To Lessen the Impact of Heart Disease...There is a well-known link between COPD and various types of heart disease. You may or may not be able to avoid the impact on your heart as your COPD...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
First Steps: Starting or Restarting Exercise...I hear from people daily that tell me they can’t exercise and don’t exercise daily. They complain that they can’t go to the bathroom without feeling exhausted and gasping to...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Can't sleep...I don't have a problem getting to sleep-I just don't sleep very long. 4-5 hours if I am lucky. Does anyone else have this problem and what do you do...Reactions0reactionsComments13 replies
Accepting a COPD diagnoses...It has been several years since I was diagnosed, and I rarely used the rescue inhaler. This week I went to a doctor's appointment and the 2 out of 3...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBreathing
Recently Diagnosed - PFT Results...Hi, first time posting. Recently diagnosed with emphysema. I started having SOB when walking up steep hills and a flight of stairs progressing to SOB when walking on flat ground...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Fast onset of COPD about a year ago...May 2021 I woke up and couldn't breathe, just like most here it seems. I did have an emergency inhaler, so I hit it like mad and finally was able...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
