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
Let’s Talk About the Girls...One of the best things to happen upon my diagnosis in 2016 was my doctor permitting me to eliminate my bra. I couldn’t have been happier. I had been wearing...reactions16comments
PORTABLE CONCENTRATORS...So I was diagnosed with COPD about 10 years ago. I started without 02 and have progressed now to 02 24/7. I have a POC (portable oxygen concentrator) that goes...reactions5comments
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The Basics...Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, cough, congestion, and shortness of breath. RSV can affect people of all ages...reactions1comment
lung capacity questions...Hoping someone can shed some light on a few questions I have. My father, age 81 and a former long-time smoker, is suffering from end-stage COPD, emphysema, and kidney disease...reactions4repliesEmphysemaEnd StageProgression
fatigue following an "event"...I'm new to COPD, diagnosed with stage one last fall. So, many symptoms and experiences are my first encounters. Even at this mild level, I have learned that COPD is...reactions10replies
Urgent advice is needed for our elderly mum with COPD placed on end of life meds...Urgent advice is needed, especially independent medical advice, and legal regarding our elderly mum. Our mum has just turned 80 and has had COPD around 10 years, as well as...reactions2repliesHospice & Palliative CareCaregivingEnd Stage
As My World Turns...So, here’s the thing. People know as soon as they see me that something is up. My COPD forces me to wear supplemental oxygen 24/7. I take more time and...reactions9comments
FREQUENT FLARE UPS WORSENING...DEALING WITH COPD, ASTHMA AND CHRONIC BRONCHITUS AND THE FACT OF THERE BEING MOLD IN MY TRAILER AND A SPOUSE THAT CONTINUES TO COME DIRECTLY IN THE HOUSE FROM SMOKING...reactions4repliesCopingFlares Tips & Advice
Therapy and a COPD Diagnosis...Therapy: I’m wondering if it should be one of the first things prescribed to us by our COPD diagnosis. I have thought of therapy a few times over the years...reactions44comments
What is the best portable nebulizer?...I am almost at Stage 4 COPD, but believe it or not, still active despite gasping just walking to the mailbox. My wife and I would like to do some...reactions3repliesTreatmentEmphysemaTravel
Exacerbation toolkit...Mainly a daily routine which tries to prevent the infections which cause exacerbations. Those result in a cough, some phlegm, minor breathlessness etc. Then, when you get that double the...reactions3repliesBreathing
LUNG SCAR TISSUE DUE TO DVT...IN 2002, I SLIPPED AND BROKE(COMPOUND) MY WRIST. BECAUSE OF MY AGE(69), FAILURE TO FLUSH THE OPENING, AND INVASIVE SURGERY, I CONTRACTED DEEP VEIN TROMBOSIS AND ALMOST DIED. MINUTE BLOOD...reactions1replyBreathing
Dental appointments ...Hi all, Like most here, living with Covid during the last few years has been scary and challenging. Now that things are calming down a bit - though we’re not...reactions2repliesCopingTips & Advice
On Death and Dying: Part 1...I have COPD, which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Under the COPD heading are emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and alpha-one deficiency. This subject may be peaceful, scary, or even taboo for some...reactionscomments
Dental work and trilogy ...I have a trilogy I use every night to sleep, today I got dental work done for an infection from a broken tooth and I do have one stitch. I...reactions3replies
The COPD Auto-Correct Lexicon..."I had to inject epic into the patient." Yes, that was a failed autocorrect. The word I wanted to use was “epi.” I like autocorrect for the most part. I...reactions3comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions18repliesBreathing
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...reactions1reply
