Bronchitis ...I was diagnosed with COPD about 10 years ago and it’s just now really flaring up and I really don’t know what all to expect but this mucus...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathing
FeaturedRough Night...Chills but just a little bit. Oximeter is at 97 over 109. No breathing issues, just extreme body aches and feverish feeling with the chills....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesSymptoms
Feeling worried....I have noticed that he gets out of breath very easy, sweat, gets hot and as he puts it he’s totally buggered after doing the slightest thing....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
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....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatmentEmphysemaTravel
Major Power Outage and another hospital follow up...Immediately put my concentrator back on but after maybe 1 minute all power off again. So kept doing same routine....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceBreathing
Have 3 inhalers and a nebula for flair ups...Yesterday the Dr put me back on prednisone for another5 days....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares
exercise...‘Let's Get Moving! You may think that because you have COPD, you shouldn't exert yourself....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
COPD Hobbies / Exercise ...Also interested in finding ways to "hide" the exercise but still get it. One thing I have done is house plants....Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesExerciseCopingTips & Advice
Nose Dryness and crustiness from Oxygen Cannulas...Hope it works for all who might try....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBreathing
Scar Tissue and Spasms in the Lung area...Just not sure if this is an isolated case or it happens as the disease progresses. Thanks everyone, Merry C....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesProgressionSymptoms
Placement of tank...question is how can I mitigate the tank so it doesn't put off that much heat...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCoping
Snack tip helps me, i hope can help others ...It takes me about 2 -3 hrs after that to where I can begin to sit up and get ready to get up. But once again I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiet & NutritionSleepTips & Advice
First impression when found out was diagnosed with COPD and Starting a family while having COPD...What was your first impression when you found out you were diagnosed with COPD?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
COPD and falls....Can it not come with a mild built-in cord retractor?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesCoping
How do I deal with this?...But alone I’m a mess. I just need to vent. If anyone has any kind of advice about how to just get through your days, id appreciate...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesCaregivingEnd StageCoping
Are there limits with oxygen concentrators?...I use 4.5 liters while exercising and I just realized that my machine tops out at 5 liters. What does this mean?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Home oxygen concentrator...I have cold stage 4 and just going out a month ago. I also have congestive heart failure. Diabetic type 2....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
What are your COPD triggers?...COPD exacerbations can come out of nowhere but knowing what triggered it may help you avoid one in the future....Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 repliesCopingTriggersTips & Advice
breathing problems...on my shoes i can be out of breath also when out trying to walk dog i sometimes not always have problems with incontanance i tend to panic...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
