I have copd stage 4 and feel exhausted all the time and take at least one nap per day. Anyone else like this?

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is the science behind the 7minute workout The levels of oxidative enzymes in the mitochondria among subjects who performed the HIIT program were significantly higher – even though these folks were training at …

this was too true to pass up. Since this is a group of animal lovers. ed

Sorry to hear you are having such frequent exacerbations, Maxine. Here is one of the Foundation's web pages that will hopefully be helpful to you. https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Avoiding-COPD-Exacerbations.aspx

How does the Alpha I-Antityrpsin Deficiency test line up with what you know about your family's medical history? I kind of know that when doctors ask about your family's medical history, they really don't expect you to go as far back as the early 19 th …

My mom was managing her COPD very well until 4 months ago. She was hospitalized with a bad flare up and is on oxygen 24/7. She has a lot of anxiety because of this and was given xanax for the past 4 months. Now she has a hard time thinking clearly and …

It sounds like he is doing it right. People with COPD trap air in the lungs. This will naturally force the person to spend a lot of time in the exhalation phase, trying to blow the trapped air out. This can be noisy for some people. Some people even make …

Hello Mel28, welcome to 360Social! I think other people in here will chime in soon and will tell their experience and symptoms with chronic bronchitis. Here's the link about information related to COPD https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a …

This Philips Breath Boldly video shows how you can get other people to understand what you are going through with COPD. Put a straw in their mouth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-9OK8yHfmQ

sorry to be a pain to you all, you know about my recent diagnosis of emphysema with no symptoms at present and hopefully will keep it that way. As a person who suffers with mental health issues I’m over thinking everything connected with this diagnosis, …

Hello everyone, Here we are on another Wednesday check-in, and I hope you are doing well. I struggled a little when trying to figure out what to write today – just to be honest. I don’t want to come across as tone deaf or not being aware of the things …

Hi Stephanie...The weather has been great up here in NE. Temps in 70s--Dew pt 50s. I get out every day no matter--as long as it's not raining--I'm hiking!! Gotta get my bike out on the road. Starting to go to a couple of stores as things are improving …

I exercise usually everyday, doing Bikram yoga at home for an hour or more, without heat. This means I hold a pose for 30 seconds or more. My problem is that my heart beats rapidly so I’ve increased the resting times between poses to 60 seconds. As I am …

How many people are going outside with their POCs now? Is it safe? The POC doesn't have any kind of filter on it.

I am just curious on what this group thinks of Pulmonary rehabs opening up during the pandemic of Covid 19? The telehealth option is a win, but what about face to face in the gym/facility, even if best practices are in place? Will pulmonary rehabs even …

Hi, new member here. I was diagnosed w COPD last year. Quit smoking in '99! Bad three week long sicknesses in '13 and '14 before I started taking medicine. I am in the middle of an exacerbation right now, thankfully not as long as the others I think due …

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 had a nagging cough which persisted for almost two months. Earlier the cough was only when I used to go out but then it …

I read a report that suggested face shields may be better than masks. Has any one considered this alternative? ed

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 …