I smoked for 35 years. I have mild stage copd & mild hyperinflation. I quit smoking 8 months ago. I was feeling a lot better, tho my lungs were still healing, I guess, because i was clearing my throat alot & was coughing up very small amounts of phlegm …

what is a "spacer" and what does it do?

This week we celebrate our respiratory therapists in our community, who work so hard and tirelessly for COPD patients! My question for this week is, do you have a story to share about a positive moment, or an impact that a respiratory therapist has had …

Spacers Can you use them with multiple drugs. Do you clean before or after? Merc

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I think we know each other, Peggy (I read your bio and it sounds familiar). Were we members of an on-line exercise group a few years back? If so, I'm really glad to see you here - you'll really enjoy it. Better Breather Clubs are sponsored by the …

Checking out the blogs is a good idea; I'd also add the following web sites: Ryan Diesem’s analysis of POC’s http://www.oxygenconcentratorstore.com/what-portable-oxygen-concentrator-is-right-for-you/ If you possibly can, I would see if you can either …

Accompanied by a feeling of narrowing in the chest.

Hi my mum has advanced copd and she’s been in hospital for 4 weeks now, she’s finally on the mend but she’s just recently been told she has a fracture in her spine which is stopping her legs from working, they’ve said they won’t do surgery but I was …

I am 27 years old and smoked for 8 years with an average of 2-3 cigarettes per day. I quit around 4 months ago. After a month, I noticed my natural breathing was shorter and I had a nagging cough which persisted for almost two months. Earlier the cough …

Lately I have been becoming more short of breath with less and less exertion. When it is especially bad, I gasp and try to force air out, so I can get some in. After a few minutes I have filled my lungs as much as I can, when suddenly it feels like …

Well my Hubby and I bought a new house in January and had to be ther in March...We made it ... with one big problem while driving... It's not good to be 4600' and have to stop to sleep for a while. I'm on a portable and usual need only 4 to sit and 6 to …

Vansmith, an active member of our community who lives in the UK will be participating in a walk for COPD. "My name is Vanessa and I have severe COPD. I have been on oxygen for six years now and need it for both sleep and activity. On September 13th I …

A 2014 COPD Survey found that the average amount of time patients experienced symptoms prior to diagnosis is 2 years and 9 months. How long did you experience symptoms before diagnosis? Does this time sound realistic?

Hi kmyoung, welcome to COPD360social. You came to the right place. Education is the key to living a full life with COPD. Have you accessed the COPD Foundation's free educational materials? https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with …

Hi and welcome, Liam. Here is a little more on diagnostic procedures: https://www.copdfoundation.org/What-is-COPD/Understanding-COPD/How-is-COPD-Diagnosed.aspx as well as more on symptoms in this COPD Foundation publication called The 1s, 2s and 3s of …

Welcome Stacy624! It is completely understandable that you are scared and overwhelmed -- there are many people here who have felt similarly when getting this news from their docs. Thank you for reaching out to this community! It may help to read more in …

Hello friends! I hope you are doing well! My family and I are doing well. We are finally beginning to feel settled in our new home – unpacking more boxes each day. We got out of the house over the weekend just to drive around and locate different …

I do not think that the building balance part of Yoga can be over stated. If we all reach our goals and live to be very old, we are much more likely to fall and have a fracture. If we work on balance, our bodies will automatically try to right themselves …

Bill look here and see if that is something you have in mind. https://www.amazon.com/inhaler-case/s?k=inhaler+case

there are studies that indicate vitamin d3 in large daily doses are helpful in preventing COPD exacerbations, and also provide protection against getting respiratory infections. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161116103005.htm

Texann, One way to find out is to go to Medicare's site and search for Medicare Advantage Plans in your zip code. If there are any Special Needs Plans (SNP) they should be listed. Of course, remember that next month we'll be in open enrollment, and that …

There is a new study publication that you may want to read. This study had two groups of people with COPD and normal oxygen levels. One group was given 4lpm oxygen during exercise training and the other group received 4lpm of air. Neither group had …

I thank one and all. I appreciate the help and advice and it's nice to know that at least you all care about me. I'll try.But, I'm just scared. Right now I'm moving to church, which relax myself... Thanks To; Karen Deitemeyer Kandy Caroline Jean …

Hi urbansrs! I'll wait for one of the community experts to comment, but wanted to share that there was a conversation on here previously called: COPD + stomach issues. Anyone else experience both? You may want to check the conversation out and see if …