Has anyone had a bullectomy?...If so can you tell me if it helped and how long to recover?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Your oxygen tubing ...I go through it every morning checking and straightening the lines, as every so often one of the bows stops the flow....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTips & AdviceBreathing
Do you think the higher CO2 levels in our atmosphere due to climate change affects your COPD?...Does it affect our lungs to balance our O2 and CO2 levels.....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesWeather
COPD PT...Has anyone tried this PT and the outcomes and value of it at this stage?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathing
Taking a shower with oxygen on...I find it to be very difficult and I’m afraid the water is going to get in the tubing. Thanking you in advance...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBreathingTips & Advice
My friend...Have taken Predisone many, many times, I find it to be very helpful in reducing the effects of those nasty exacerbations....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatmentCoping
Doctor sharing imformation...Why is it most doctors won't share imformation and documents with other doctors?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Using my nebulizee...It seems over the past year using the nebulizer has become a problem. I broncodilate and get breathless for hours after I use it....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTreatment
Follow up to Bronchoscopy ...Dr thinks it was /is may be excessive mucous that backed up into my airways....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesSurgeryTreatment
Humid or Dry - I'm Confused ...It seems fairly clear that the best choice can't be both humid AND arid. Or, could it? Does anyone have thoughts or guidance?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesEmphysemaCopingBreathing
How long does it take for COPD to progress?...He said it was mild stage one. My question is how long does it take to progress to stage two? Is it different for everyone?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
The Need for New Biological Targets...For this reason, it is important to study the upstream pathways that may help to identify strategies to reverse exiting lung damage, including targets...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Can shortness of breath cause diaphragm strain?...It is sometimes oppressive and causes me to walk leaning forward. My doctors shrug their shoulders and have no answers....Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 replies
Is it okay to use Advair and Spiriva one right after the other?...It would be so much easier....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Duaklir and Jitters...It was like taking 10 puffs of Albuterol. Any thoughts on whether this may pass and if so in how long? Thanks, C....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBreathing
Alternative Therapy: Cordyceps...Im thinking about giving it a go and seeing what happens....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceDiet & NutritionTreatment
Sleeping with a bi-pap machine...I sleep with a bi-pap every night and I don't care for it....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Pain and COPD: Your Thoughts?...Do you feel like pain is a common symptom associated with COPD, or do you think most people don’t know about it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Boredom and tired of tv....Being on oxygen 24/7 and living in South Tx I can't go anywhere as it is so humid that I can't breathe.i decided to take online classes in medical...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping