Caregivers: Aren’t They the Best?...How amazing are our caregivers? I think about this often. There are so many things that my husband does for me. I ask for some help, and most are the...reactions19comments
How Do You Entertain Yourself In The Hospital?...Sometimes you get admitted for COPD flare-ups. Once you’re feeling better, you may be stuck in a room feeling better. You will need something to entertain you. So, what is...reactions1comment
Flu, RSV, and COVID-19: Differences Between 3 Respiratory Infections...The flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 are all contagious respiratory infections that affect the nose, throat, and lungs. They affect both adults and kids, and they have many...reactions9comments
Flutter valve ...Has anyone tried a flutter valve to help with mucous removal and lung strengthening? Also, my nose is so chronically stuffed, the inside of my nasal passages are swollen I...reactions7repliesBreathing
Death and Dying: Part 3...You can read parts 1 and 2 of this story here and here. After volunteering with the ambulance service and helping with the bookkeeping, I was offered a full-time position...reactions5comments
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions5repliesResearch & 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...reactions2comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions4repliesHealthcare 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...reactions1reply
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions5repliesBreathing
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactions18comments
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....reactions8repliesSymptomsCopingProgression
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...reactions10repliesBreathing
