This Coronavirus is awful! I’ve been watching the news add day! New York, Mississippi, etc. We must, I repeat must stay in! Get all you need and do not go out! I’m in Quebec, Canada, it’s on the way! And am afraid

Hello again. I had PFTs December 18th and I've searched in Patient Portal of my records for the results since then, but to no avail. It shows nothing about the PFTs. I can view my MRI, my CT scan, my echocardiogram, my x-rays, and every other test that …

There are several common reasons for chronic cough: 1. An infection (generally goes away eventually after infection is gone) 2. Asthma or other lung condition that is poorly controlled (can improve once well-controlled—adjust your meds with your …

I change mine about once a month if sick surely get a new one as you can re infect yourself if been sick with a lung infection same with neb cups.

How should I use the treadmill to improve my COPD? i have mild COPD, I am 82 years old. Thanks monsie

Yes my nose runs alot also when really bad I take sudafed but have to be careful its very drying. I take zertec and sinuglair besides Xolair allergy shots every two weeks. Still my nose runs off and on. Yes been to a ENT last end of summer was to …

Mine does not hurt my ears, perhaps because I don't wrap the cannula around the ears. I put the hose hanging down my back with the hose just resting on my ears to keep it from falling down. That way it is not in my way when cooking, cleaning, moving …

I’ve been on 40 ml of prednisone a day since Monday and today was my last dose but since taking them I’ve noticed at times shortness of breath and tightness in chest with some jittery. Is that normal

not sure what to believe, I take Advil for pain 1 tablet twice a day - someone said that this is bad for the Coronavirus as it seems to like Advil and if you get Coronavirus having Advil in your system will make it worse! Anybody hear that

Last year I took $3,000 out of my IRA to buy a scooter and a refurbished Inogen. Yesterday, my landlord returned my new lease for the year,( 9 years of gov. housing,) & he raised my rent $117 more per month. When I called & asked him why my rent was …

Hello all! I'm new here and have found lots of useful information. I have a few questions and wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences. I've been trying to find something that works to control my daily asthma symptoms. I'd say they are mild …

Hi Friends, I hope you are all hanging in there and finding ways to keep busy. In my house I am starting to think that my six year old is handling all of this better than I am! We have a few updates for you today that you hopefully got by email (if not …

Looking for a POC that is a continuous flow and pulse. Has anyone used?How long Battery last on 4, .What kind of expense with Maintenance?

I got a call from Lincare today asking if I needed my regular delivery tomorrow. I said yes. There was no question about whether or not I would get it if I needed it. Karen's right. You need to call your doc. There are ways for the delivery people to do …

My wife and I had made a decision for her to stay home because I have 30% lung function left that thankfully has not progressed for the last 3 years. works at a elementary school and her superintendent said she could take her sick leave to stay home with …

I’ve just been told I have emphysema can you live as long as someone with copd, I’ve read in here how people have managed copd and lived for years can I do this too with emphysema

I know this topic has come up before, so I looked and found this link to a blog post on the topic from awhile ago... https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/COPD-Digest/Article/573/Too-Embarrassed-to-Ask.aspx

Sounds pretty healthy to me.

Would like to know if any one has tried over the counter meds? Ones like Breathe easy, lung health, lung detox , mucus relief.

what does it mean when your hurting all over and when you drink water or tea or anything that your drink goes like it's hitting your lung

Any ideas on obtaining a POC at a reasonable cost?

i have been a smoker for 20 yrs. I have been having breathing issues all of a sudden so went to the Dr.s during the Coronavirus pandemic. She wasnt 100% sure what is going on because my X ray was clear. My pulse ox was 98 and blood work all good. She …

Hello again all. I am the one that possibly has COPD. I cant see a pulmologist until May. Just wondering if i should feel this bad?. I am very weak and extremely dizzy all day. I havent been to work in a week.

I have a dental cleaning this week, a CT Scan {at local hospital} and then a follow-up w/Pulmo next week. None of these appts are urgent, the Dr appts are in small offices. What's the best approach to handle these situations? ed

My brother and sister in law have lived with me for the last 6 yrs, gratefully for me now.  My brother died of a heart attack on Xmas eve, suddenly.  My sister in law and I are devastated. but  my other  problem is all I want to …