Is their foods or Creams that can help lessen the Bruising of Daily Prednisone use .

My wife's lung capacity is 49% generally. She often has difficulty breathing and is quickly severely out of breathe with physical activity. Walking even a short distance is very difficult. This has reduced her activities. As a result she is adding weight …

I started the thread in the other portion of 360Social but decided it really needs to be here as we have heard there are increasing numbers of folks having trouble getting or keeping their desired oxygen system(s). Jamie Sullivan of COPD Foundation …

Hi Everyone. This is a strange question, but here goes...I am going to a wedding next month and I am wondering if there is a place where I can order a bag for my oxygen tank that isn't the basic black bag? Is there even any such thing out there? Thanks …

I had a bronchscopy and had some mucus plus removed ..The pulmonologist said I was fine ..I feel have a thick white mucus that I feel impairs my breathing ..I did get a copy of my spirometer report and I tried to read what meant what .. my dr said it was …

I had to go into the hospital for pneumonia almost two weeks ago and at the follow-up visit with the doctor who was assigned to me he told me that I had mild COPD along with mild hypertension. I live alone and have no relatives and am terrified. I also …

I have already received a few responses to my questions and I want to say thank you so much for your insight. I was asked about my numbers . So my story is, I'm 46 years old, never smoked a day in my life. However, growing up in the 70's every one else …

Hi. I am interested in checking into some Clinical Trials, and am wondering what is the best most thorough way of doing this? Is there a specific website, or is there info here that I just have not found? Have any of you participated in any Trials and …

hello guys, my father , over 85yo, had 2 days ago his second shot of pneumovax 23 vaccine . Last year on june he had the prevnar 13. He is a copd patient since 7-8 years now using advair 50/500 and tudorza 400. He has been diagnosed different times with …

Before I commit to sending my Email through Cyberspace , Can anyone give me information on how to get your prescription sent to overseas pharmacy's. I'm just thinking about this at this point. I need my inhaler and can't afford them, Karen Suggested …

My mom went to the hospital 8/3/19. She is on bipap because she refuses to be on a ventilator. She is confused. Her CO2 was over 100 . Im told it should be around 30. I know this is close to the end. But has anyone had someone get better? She has been in …

I am on 24/7 oxygen since 97 so starting rehab I do have o2 there provided by them. I turn it up a few than what I normally use at home. No I didn't get off its hopefully maintaining my lungs. I will find out end of August with pfts ABG and a walking …

Hi all, My mother in law was diagnosed with COPD many years ago and has been on oxygen full time for over a year. She also suffers from Afib which they had previously been able to control with Cardioversion. About 2 weeks ago they decided to do an …

When I am out doing my walking exercise and I have my oxygen concentrator with me, I have it at a setting of 2, I try and do purse lip breathing, but it seems like when I do that I am breathing really fast like I am not getting enough oxygen, but here's …

For about a month, I have had severe distension of my stomach. No doctor has done anything effective. They have prescribed anti-IBS medicine that had no effect. Please, has anyone had effective treatment for this?

Im on a daily dose of Prednisone 10 mg .Does anyone else have a small amount of swelling in their ankles. Been watching my weight only going up and down by a couple of pounds ? What did your Doctor advise you to do?

If her O2 sats drop below 88 just walking down the hall, what do they do when she's on the treadmill for 10 or 15 minutes? Of better yet, when she's on it for 30 minutes? If she's having to stop and rest to get her sats up every minute or so, she's never …

I have just been to the pulmonologist who feels I do not have COPD because my lung function tests were ok. He thought it may be sinuses, but the sinus CT scan is all clear. The X-ray shows no cancer. I do however have bad shortness of breath, and a wierd …

The May/June issue of the Pulmonary Paper is a must read reference. All Issues regarding POC' are covered. While most deliver about 1-lpm, and weigh about 5#. Some deliver as much as 3-lpm, but weigh 3-4 times that. An alternative to consider is the O2 …

That is great news,proof again that a lifestyle change can effect change fantastic grurav!!!

I started smoking in my first year of high school-14yrs old. I never seriously tried to quit until the day I did quit 52 years later. I ended up in the ER with severe SOB and that was it for me. That was 17 months ago. Fear is a great motivator. I used …

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Last November my husband was re-tested for Social Security Disability. He didn't have enough lung function to perform the Pulmonary Function Analysis test, so the doctor had him use a nebulizer and then take the test. Did his use of the nebulizer …

How often should you replace a 50 foot oxygen tube?

Thanks for the suggestion Caroline. I got her the softest foam mattress I could with an adjustable frame just over a year ago. I have gotten her to slightly adjust her torso by gently pulling out her left arm which pushes her right shoulder back towards …