Flutter valve ...Has anyone tried a flutter valve to help with mucous removal and lung strengthening? Also, my nose is so chronically stuffed, the...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...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...reactions8repliesCopingProgressionSymptoms
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...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...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...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...reactions4comments
