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
Repeated flare ups...Hi I wondered if anyone has any advice. I’m asthmatic and aged 45. I used to smoke (I know - seriously stupid and dangerous). Since November I have had monthly...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesBreathingChronic BronchitisCoping
Anyone fed up w/ Spiriva packaging?...Been using it for years and it seems the box falls apart earlier and earlier every month. Tried regluing it, tape, rubber bands now keep the whole thing in a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
nose problem...Does anyone have trouble after being in bed even with my head raised, my nose gets stuffed up like it does if you have a cold. I have to get...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
The pool and I...So originally I was told that I may not live longer than 5 years. I’m so happy to say that was 9 years ago. I use oxygen 24/7, I’m at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Plans...Having COPD,with shortness of breath,U have to think out and plan every single thing u do,the bathroom,eating,walking,bathing,and just hope u don't have a breathing attack.U wonder if the next exacerbation...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Copd...35 years old. Been recently diganosed with stage 2 copd and superventicullar tachycardia heart valve disease. Never smoked. I was working with cleaning chemicals for a couple years. Was misdiagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Covid mandated oxygen and have mild copd...Covid hit me like a tonof bricks on 1/4/22 and my oxygen level was always 92/94. Started oxygen at 4.5 and am now down to 1 since Covid yet still...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
It’s OK to Self-Care...I work every day, and sometimes on the weekends too. I don't get paid for many things that I work on. Are you like me? I keep pushing myself to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
