Being new to a POC, Do you still breathe normally-mouth and nose at the same time? I tried to adjust to nose only when walking 100' but it don't work.I'm on 2 Lpm,continuous.Any help would be appreciated.

I'm not sure why, I'm bloating all the time, I don't know if it's swallowing air or drinking coffee, I'm off Zoloft 2 weeks now. But I wake up with it and seems to get worse? When I casually walk it seems to relieve some of it. Let me know

Does anyone else have one Lung that causes them more Pain and trouble than the other. Mine is my Left Lung , Is it because I have emphysema?

Who is on b12 for energy and at what dose - and how much and does it work

Following my prescription instructions on my Atrovent Inhaler, I always seem to fall on my final dose around 10 o'clock pm and Bam it's like a cup of coffee. I'm breathing good but can't sleep. I try taking it earlier in the night, but doesn't seem to …

Hello. I know, I have a lot of questions lately. I am so glad I have you guys and dolls to count on. Today's question, I found some albuterol that have exp dates of Jan and April 2017. Are these still safe to use or not? Thank you

My mom has stage 4 COPD and is now under hospice care at home. She's doing ok but I was hoping to get suggestions for additional activities for her to do during the day. For now, she has been sitting at the kitchen island doing these paint by numbers …

Everyone social distancing, but none are wearing mask. Claim it is hard to breathe.

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If you take a temporary leave from work to self isolate can you get unemployment?

I am wondering if it is possible to exercise yourself off of oxygen?

I read the masks topic and, other than those who work, why go into stores given the concerns? There are many home delivery pharmacies and like CVS some have drive through. My grocery store has drive up pharma services. I've been using 2 different grocery …

Hello. I recently moved my 78 yr old mother in with me. She has COPD and was in the hospital with her first exacerbation end of Jan. She had gotten down to 78lbs and she is 5'1". After living with me and having a PT come 3x/wk, and me cooking three meals …

Hello! I certainly hope you are doing well this week! Does anybody know what day it is or what the date is without having to look at a calendar or the date on your phone? The days can run together a little when we don’t have events or happenings that …

I received a phone message from my dentist's office saying that they were reopening their office the week of May 18th and they wanted to confirm my regularly scheduled 6 month cleaning on May 20th. My inclination is to call them back and cancel the …

Prednisone--off and on-- got me through the first 3-4 months after my last major exacerbation 2 years ago. It worked and it worked well but I was glad to get off it before I had any serious side effects. I haven't needed it since -thank God- but I have …

Hello Friends! Here we find ourselves on another beautiful Wednesday, and I hope you are doing well. If you are like me, you are getting a little weary of talk of COVID-19. I’m not alone in that, right? I have been posting here for the past few weeks …

Okay, I understand that hoarding of N-95 respirators (ala PPEs) led to the official statement a few months ago that only first responders, doctors, and nurses should wear them. However, if I had COPD and I had to go to a grocery store or pharmacy, and I …

That is correct Val and Jean - These valved masks only protect the wearer as the valve allows the exhaled breath (and droplets) to escape back into the air for others to come in contact with. If the person wearing the mask is infected (there are many who …

There are news sources that quote the CDC on not using a mask with a valve. Some people here post they are using them, because it is easier to wear and be comfortable breathing. As the CDC explains : "respirators with exhalation valves should not be used …

Good afternoon, Friends! How are you doing this week? Don’t just answer with the usual, “I’m fine” or “I’m doing well”. Really stop and think about how you are doing. I can tell you from my personal perspective that my outlook varies a lot throughout the …

As mentioned by others .. Walking around the house, easy / light exercises and walking outside. I purchased an exercise bike and stared slowly. It has a number of resistance settings that make it harder to peddle. I left it on the first setting for a …

My superhero is my middle daughter who is always on the the run for me to get what ever I need. She has been that way for anyone in the family. Helped take care of her nieces and nephews when they weer small always there for anyone in our family that …

The reason I ask, is it strikes me that when PLB you are completely employing the diaphragm. When it was introduced to me I could see not difference. ed

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