Frequency of desaturating ...Are we all moving around and desaturating? I tried walking very slow like a cat trying to sneak up on its prey and I still go below 85. I’m...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAwarenessBreathing
Sleep Apnea and COPD...I thought it was normal at my age to be a little winded after house work like even making the bed. I can walk for about 1/2 mile if...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Treatment Progress!...She will be putting me on a diuretic now for that, and I will monitor my weight daily for clues. 2) As I cannot currently travel, They are coming...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
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....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Auntie with COPD...I seen her today , I haven't seen her nor my uncle in ages and I love them to peices I miss them I feel great when Im near them...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCaregivingCopingDepression
What could cause exacerbated phlegm spit up?...My, SISTER, CAROL, DIED of STAGE 4 — END STAGE COPD on 2019 OCTOBER 31,from SMOKING and END ( 2014, JULY ) had to QUIT — on O2....Reactions 0 reactions Comments65 replies
Flares ...Hopefully I will be moving before the end of this year. My question is, has any one have this. If so what is most likely the treatment....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Nano-silica exposures...They are looking for further commercial uses all of the time. One of these silanols burned holes in my gastrointestinal tract....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesWork & Employment
I’ve been on the sick now with my copd 20 weeks ...went on the sick my husband has had a hip replacement surgery he’s on the sick we’ve received a council bungalow we just waiting for our keys then we Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & Advice
Wrist oxmieter...I've been looking for a fitbit type of monitor that also tells me my O2 saturation levels for years....Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 replies
Use to think summer was worse...fires sugarcane burning every night plus temp usually always over 95 deg, plus humidity always over 85-90% i really dont know whats best. neighbours love mowing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Happy New Year!!!...I didn't get much sleep last night, as all the neighbors were out till all hours setting off fireworks and making all the noise they possibly could....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFriends & Family
Recently Diagnosed - PFT Results...She's booking me for further tests however, it's not considered urgent so it may take a little while due to a backlog from Covid....Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesNewly Diagnosed
PFT low MIP...The reason for asking it I am looking to preserve my lung function if possible to address the underlying condition....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBreathingDiagnosis
Copd...on as best I could with my symptoms, shortness of breath etc But lately I have developed a continual cough, anc lots of mucus which I have difficulty moving...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesCopingDepressionBreathing
I Got My New NIV Machine!...I thought it would be noisy, though it is sitting on my nightstand right next to my concentrator. But it isn't....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBreathing
My BF has stage 3 COPD.. I am totally lost....I've pretty much been reduced to putting up with it, it IS his life and his decision anyway....Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsSmokingCoping
COPD questions and request advice and help...issues I felt that it may not be accurate. in my At that time of my life, I had 2 episodes of Bronchitis and was told by my then doctor...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCoping
To have mucus or not to have mucus that is my question...If there is no mucus for goodness sakes dont go looking for it" My rehab tech says " yes you must get it out"....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
Update on bronchoscope and mucinex use...I thought maybe I was moving into a worse stage of my COPD....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
