I've been getting SOB w/minor exertion, yet my O2 may be as high as 96%. This can occur shortly after a puff of combivent, or several hours. Very confusing. ed

I smoked since I was maybe 11 or even younger, both my father and elder brother smoked in the house, so i was exposed to second hand smoke since birth I guess. I continued smoking about a pack a day untill 2004 when I felt a sharp pain in my chest. The …

I had posted a question related to my friend's passing who had emphysema. However at that time I didnt know a great deal of details as I didnt have access to her full medical records, CT scans and X Ray. Now after reading them all, I believe there's a …

just want to know if anyone takes a beer or two with this copd/emphysema Nit sure if I am really tired or what but I take 2 beer and start to feel really out if it - I used to be able to take at least 4 beer no p

has anyone had a cold this winter yet. I’m nervous. N’ose is running continuously - started early this am. Was diagnosed with copd emphysema last June , it took 2 months to go away with prednisone and antibiotics. Will be calling my gp tomorrow - but …

Hi, I’m 39 years old I started smoking with 16. Over the years I smoked a package a day the last two years I reduced to 7-8 cig a day. Recently the palms of both hands became red and my doctor said it’s a palmarerythema and referred me to a pulmonologist …

hi all, I was wondering if you all have suggestions for coping with chronic shortness of breath? Even with oxygen therapy at 2L I feel like a fish out of water. I’m exhausted by the end of the day and simple shopping trips have turned into big events.

Hi all, I’m a newbie to oxygen therapy (started in November) and this is my first winter with a portable oxygen concentrator. Temperatures have fallen to regularly < 30 degrees, and sometimes dip below zero with the wind chill. I’ve read that …

Does the humidifier bottle really help with the headaches and dryness

I cannot believe I am actually asking this question. I have been through pulmonary rehab and I think I KNOW the answer is NO. But I want to make sure. Here's the background. I am 54 and diagnosed with moderate/severe COPD in fall 2019. My main symptom on …

Will have a problem renewing license, since I am on oxygen 24/7. I have portable oxygen tanks

Hello, I am 38 years old and have been diagnosed with mild COPD. (Sorry. More than one question.) If I stop smoking now, will this disease progress anyway? How fast does it progress? Is this an absolute death sentence for me? Are scientists working on …

After I watched the short video on COPD somehow I ended up on You Tube and started watching videos on COPD and the ones on this type of breathing showed up. They make some strong claims and I was just curious if anyone has ever heard of this type of …

I would like to try essential oils, supplements, or acupuncture. Has anyone tried these or other natural therapies?

Due to poor air quality, I’ve avoided China travel. Folks I know who went on tours by “Air and Sea Travel Center” in Honolulu have been very pleased with those China and other tours—very nice hotels, good food, transportation. Tour guides all live in …

Having COPD, myself I am on a few medicationsand wear oxygen at night. I have read about the Zephyr valve and how it can gethelp with shortness of breath and overall wellbeing. Living close to thePhiladelphia area I know that Temple and Thomas Jefferson …

Edge 77 what do u mean M6B to 6 lpm? I have regulator that goes to 5 either demand or continuous. Are there a 6 regulator? Be helpful if there was. I do c and or b tanks for portability.

Jean, do you recall what company they purchased their travel insurance from? I’ve read that some folks have had positive experiences with their travel insurance while others have had coverage and claims denied and really fight to get insurer to pay …

I am going to purchase a Portable Oxygen Concentrator, would love to hear pros and cons plus any tip

Yes, Northwest Pharmacy in Canada - brand name symbicort generic -check it out . $125.00 symbicort and $171.00 for spirivia. This is for 3 months supply for both medicines. ?This is for symbicort for 160 mg. Less for 80 mg. Works well for me. Even …

I just wanted to ask if what is the difference between a Smartdose Oxygen Conserver and an Oxymizer? seems like bottomline, both are used to conserve Oxygen on tanks and deliver bolus Oxygen upon needed. I'm looking for something to conserve Oxygen to …

My mom needs to be on a better medication and needs a good pulmonologist or family doctor who is open to changing her medications.

My x-ray showed normal lungs. I continued being treated for emphysema. My second opinion gave me a CT Scan, high rsolultion, that showed I did not have emphysema (COPD) but something else (also concerning, unfortunately) per my prior posts. What I …

methylprednisolonemethylprednisolonemethylprednisoloneI have always felt that way on pred at first on high dose. A lot of anxiety goes with it. I am just so glad I been off pred for a long time. I dislike this stuff very much. So many side affects. Had …

My mom has had 11 flare ups this year after starting Incruse.