Are my concerns around COVID and COPD valid?...I started on the blue inhaler (sorry to be so vague but I cant remember what it is called.)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Breathlessness...As soon as I start walking about 20 paces I’m out of breath, been to hospital they gave be me prednisone , used to work but not any...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesBreathing
Hekel...I have trouble breathing but when I have the test done they say my breathing is fine that is because I have a rest in between it and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBreathing
How, What, and WHY that The GOBLET CELLS, DONOT Make EXCESSIVE MUCUS / PHLEGM / SPUTUM in The LUNGS of The SEVERE COPD’er / Stage lll ‘er?!?...I think it was PNEUMONIA BUT, NEVER TOLD, BUT TOLD had FLUID in My LUNGS....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesChronic BronchitisBreathing
Has anyone tried those handheld rechargeable nebulizers?...I love it. Rechargeable and quiet. It helps me get around better. I can use it in my car, at someone's home, in the store if...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
DMV requiring doctor's validation to renew license...I filled it out as no which was the truth!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 replies
Thanksgiving Struggles...But you can't have everything. Where would you put it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesCoping
Oxygen providers, and contracts....I called and found out that if I stayed with them, it would mean I'd signed a contract for five years or more....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesHealthcare Team
Anyone else stage 4 trying to stay at home?...I’m experimenting with arranging the kitchen so I can put together simple meals without being too fatigued to eat by the time it’s done....Reactions 0 reactions Comments36 replies
Mental Health with COPD...The physical symptoms of COPD are all too familiar, but the mental impact can be just as difficult to manage....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
Hi, this is bogangles...I am 73 and it kills me to see him do everything. Our lives have changed so much, not just me but him as well....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Spo2 drop...And my blood pressure drops to 100/55-90/55 sometimes,despite being hypertensive just a year ago :)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Tip to avoid panic about valves damage...Tried the valve and it worked and that was a emergency back up for me. It did come in handy because I broke another valve and replace Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Nebulizer mask vs mouthpiece...However, I'm not ready to put that down to using the mask over mouthpiece. I've learned with this disease it's just all over the place....Reactions 0 reactions Comments28 replies
COPD ...Although my family and friends know I have severe COPD I try not to put on them and do normal jobs but take longer I also play golf...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCoping
Looks Like I go back in the Hospital Again!...It would appear that I may have pneumonia again. Also, I have a full-blown UTI, and the combination has me unable to even make it across the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments63 repliesTreatment
morphine...just went in for battery of tests. unable to walk this time. they lowered my morphine to every 6 hrs instead of every 4 hrs....Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesBreathing
A Disaster of a Week...My power was finally restored this morning at about 1000, but I had to wait for transport again, but they got me home about 1330....Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesTreatment
Update on Dan...She had a long talk with him and told him he is depressed and he needs to push hisself and to quit worring about his levels so much....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesDepressionEnd StageAwareness
How I deal with my COPD and other conditions ...I try not to overwhelm myself with things but sometimes it happens and I just need to slow down and do one thing at a time....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCoping