my father is 73 years old, he was diagnosed 9-10 years ago with early onsets of dementia (short term memory loss) and he has been doing breathing treatments for a few months and inhalers, but he absolutly does neither right and trying to explain to him, …

I was just diagnosed with mild Asthma-COPD overlap syndrome and I'm not sure what to think or do. My doctor said my baseline lung function is just a little below normal and improved a lot after they gave me an inhaler. She prescribed Albuterol. I have …

I was told by two specialists recently (pulmonologist during last hospital visit and allergy/asthma doctor a couple of days ago) that I most likely do not have COPD at all. Both said it is more likely very poorly controlled allergic asthma that can be …

Hi everyone I have applied for disability and was wondering what my chances are of winning this case now that I am at the hearing stage? I live in South Carolina and have been denied several times already. I am unable to pay for my meds let alone the …

hi there, 2 questions please: 1- my fathers on 24/7 oxygen and is having a really hard time with managing all the hoses/tubing around the house. I’ve seen some products on the Internet that say they can help with managing oxygen tubing around the house …

Hi all, Hi all, I’m new to all this I’m new to all this, I’ve just noticed that when I get up and move around, I oxygen level drop From 94 to 80 sometimes rather quickly. Generally will come up within seconds to a minute. I’m on one and a half liters of …

hi all Just had a call from the lung clinic for an cancelation tomorrow morning.Been waiting 6 months for this but have had a morning from hell.Question is will this effects the results at all feel another exacerbation coming on.l would like an accurater …

Hi everyone! I'm still pretty new to asthma / COPD, I have moderate persistent asthma and stage 2 COPD, just diagnosed last fall at 59 years old. I take an allergy pill and Advair 250/50, with a rescue inhaler when needed. For quite awhile there last …

My mom is back in the hospital, same issue as in Feb/March..... high blood gases (Carbon Dioxide ???). When she was released in March, she got a BIPAP machine..... During the day, her blood gases would rise, but at night when she is sleeping on her BIPAP …

Hello Everyone :) I have a question regarding my ankles and some swelling. I notice that my ankles (one more so than the other) are starting to swell. At first I thought it was that my socks were to tight, however, it's not going away and is getting a …

When going to see your pulmonologist or PCP, are there questions related to COPD that you find yourself asking at each visit? Or questions that you would recommend new patients remember to ask? Thanks for your thoughts.

No one seems to know what I am talking about. I have COPD and I am on 1 1/2 L of oxygen. A lot of times, especially when I get up from bed or get up in general. When I breathe, seems like I am Breathing humidified air into my lungs. I described it to the …

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when I got sick in December, I had breathing problems and back problems. Everyone ignored my back problems... bulging disks and blamed everything on copd. A doctor said it could be corrected with surgery. Don’t know if I want that but another doctor said …

mum says it burns her tummy, the dr that gave it to her said it will burn...

I had my second CT Scan last Friday. My first was the first week in May 2019. The radiologist report says several of my nodules have increased in size to 10mm. It also said indeterminate for malignancy. I am very scared. What does this mean? I am …

I am 77, recently diagnosed with COPD and was never on any medications. I never smoked but exposed continually by spouse for decades. I am grateful for my former health but having a most difficult time having to focus on 'me.' I don't like meds, …

anyone had the sieve beds replaced in a poc if so how much was it

Good for you PMFish. That "moderate pace run" at 83 is truly impressive. Gives me hope for my future. Check the battery in the oximeter

During recent hospitalization for flare, pulmonologist that saw me had looked at my CT scan results and other records and told me that I do not have emphysema and he does not even think I have COPD at all according to what I shared with him. He thinks my …

just got out of hospital 2 days ago first time being admitted for this issue i am worn out, i have no energy at all, however i am not depressed at all just wondering how long till this lets me get back on track again?

How long past expired date is it still safe to use ?

I have to use my cpap with O2 added any time that I lay down or recline. I also have O2 the rest of the time as well. I take my meds before I go to sleep to help make sure I do not have any problems. My rescue inhaler is also within reach. It has take some time to get used to it but now it does not bother me anymore. I do have a hospital be to keep me raised up. It has helped me enough now that I would no do without it. Setting: Auto CPAP on room air Duration of recording: 4 hours and 43 minutes. O2 sats <88% for 250 minutes. o2 nadir 78% … for="" 250="" minutes.="" o2="" nadir="" 78%="">

I come here and read the boards. I wish I lived near to all of you! I always feel a bit better after I have read the boards. Thank you all!