Medicare premiums for smokers...This was established because the medical needs of smokers are considered to be very high, and expensive for a publicly funded insurance....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesInsurance & Disability
I'm the New (old) Guy . . ....I've been poking around here for a bit. Kinda overwhelmed. I'm not used to a kind caring environment. Not sure where an introduction belongs....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Oxygen & walking...If you are put on oxygen does it help for taking a walk? What other differences does it make to your COPD? Thanks...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesBreathingExercise
oximizer pendant Cannula...The tubing is twice as large as the regular cannulas I have been using ....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
COPD Exercising Made Easy...It is what I've been looking for for 2 years. Check out website at: https://copdlift.com. Or Facebook page: Lift Up-COPD Support Group....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Active 2 days agoTraveling With Supplemental Oxygen...Are there any do's and don'ts that you follow to make the journey easier?...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesTips & AdviceTravelCoping
My COPD experience....I had been with asthma attacks from time to time not very frequent....Reactions0reactionsComments20 replies
Has anyone else had rib lumps?...They are semi-tender. Slightly movable, more or less feels like lipomas, yet much smaller, perhaps 4 or 5 centimeters. Has anyone else had these?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Intruse Ellipta...My lungs have always been clear when listened to and my peak flow is consistently 410-450 which is great for my age/height....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Pulse Oximeters...Do finger pulse oximeters give accurate readings when you are walking . I heard the wrist oximeters didn't and weren't certified by govt. agencies....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwareness
Software and Apps...I am curious to know what are some of your favorite apps that help you with copd....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCoping
Living with pets and copd...Im interested in finding out if your pets are helpful for you or does dealing with fur, litter boxes, caring for pets makes things harder....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBreathingSide EffectsCoping
Question from the community: What is the best way to disinfect tubing?...Are the air hoses supposed to be washed?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Medicare plan...I have reg. Medicare and Express Scripts as drug program. , but it is changing and cost is doubling....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCost
Powder Is inhaler...I thought we thought it was strange to inhale powder substance into your lungs But a lot of these inhalers are powder what do you think...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBreathing
Stage 4 Lack of Interest...I’m feeling like what’s the use of getting out of bed so I take Xanax and melatonin to sleep away my day. It just seems too hard to still...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingBreathing
Insurance & medicare...THE MEDICAL FIELD IS VERY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE TEY DONT WANT TO HEAL US,ONLY MANAGE R HEALTH,IF U ARE DISABLED HOW DO THE EXPECT U TO COVER YOUR OWN MEDICALBILLS...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Finally a diagnosis ...There are a few thin-walled pulmonary cysts. Mild lower lobe subpleural linear densities. This all is so confusing....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Breztri vs Symbicort...Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks, Jim...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesBreathing
