Reminders...There is a reason we need to remind ourselves to be healthy, and it's called our understanding of mortality.... By jcupdike1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Mental health...very beneficial, as I'm only on a disability benefit, I approached the government agency here (Winz) to get extra assistance as could only have 4 free sessions... By phoenix591 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Another Smoking Story...There are numerous biopsychosocial reasons I started smoking back then, and why I continued to smoke cigarettes, cigars, or pipes for the next 40 + years... By newguy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Time Takes Its Toll...She said no reason for any more tests. Changed me to the new Breztri. It has given me more than I really didn’t want to hear.... By datch1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
bull headed...Normally I go as fast as I can, now that's not a normal persons fast but...it's too fast for me so I am going to have to learn to... By tomboyer461 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Diagnosed at the ripe old age of 38...The main reason I'm posting now is I'm wondering what my next step is? I'm on oxygen at night and my FEV1 is at 1.07 as of November.... By cathyinmb1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
I have to stop...With the help of my sister, I found out that I qualify for pulmonary rehabilitation, a total of 36 sessions, that Medicare will cover.... By ponyboy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments29 comments
Living in Bushfire Regions...suggestions on how to cope with this predicament, right now it feels like I have chronic Asthma and am incredibly shortness of breath, and we're in for a bad Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingEmphysemaBreathing
Depressed....I am finished with myself and have no reason to keep on going....Reactions 0 reactions Comments23 repliesDepression
Happy Hospital Checklist...When allergy season comes into play, we might find ourselves going to see our doctors.... By Edi Mesa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
tips and advice...Hi Im new here and just was put on oxygen therapy also in process of changing Dr. for many reasons My question is Would it be a better decision...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTips & Advice
COPD...I want to know if others have problems with their finger oxygen number dropping out on them for seemingly no reason?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwareness
I ignored a flare-up and paid the price. ...I did not take time out to go to the doctor because it was the Christmas season and I was busy....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Oxygen Therapy...Is there any reason why I should not utilize my Oxygen Concentrator while awake and relaxing?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Is a Pelonis heater safe around 3lb. supplemental oxygen?...I need to know soon because heating season almost upon us and we have always used natural gas for heat....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTips & Advice
Holidays in the hospital....I was getting worse and I didn't want to be the reason my family didn't spend Christmas together so I planned to enter the E.R. on December 26th.... By Edi Mesa3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What to expect ...Dr just said if I end up getting hospitalized for any reason, that I would be in serious trouble. Would like to know a little more....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
My personal medical Journey...The reason for admission was that I was producing up to 14 dirty nappies a day, foods would pass through my system in digested and I was immensely small... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Latest CT scan....Pollen season is here, and it is pretty bad in s. central Texas. Cant really leave though. I appreciate all the help and concern of everyone here....Reactions 0 reactions Comments33 repliesEnd Stage
42 year old please help me understand...I had a CT scan for unrelated lung function reasons and the scan came back saying I have emphysema....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesAwarenessEmphysemaNewly Diagnosed