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!

I have been using one for years, an thought what is this doing for me? I felt no difference, my using it last about 10 minutes at the most. I read where others use theirs for 30 minutes 2 times a day. The stuff I put in it does not last long at all. I do …

I have just been diagnosed with emphysema.I am male aged 71,never smoked etc.Pretty traumatised by reading about it all as i never thought it would be one of the many possible problems that old age would present me with.However i have another problem , i …

How long will i be able to work with copd stage 2?

Dear all, My dad has high CO2 and had recently been hospitalised in the ICU for exacerbation. He was diagnosed with COPD and this is his second time in the hospital this year for breathing difficulties. I have asked the doctor several times, but she …

BetsyR I have just joined and don't know anything about the group, but my husband has COPD, has been on oxygen for about two years. Frequent pneumonia and recently had two broncoscopies to biopsy a 2 cm mass on right lung. Atypical but not cancer they …

I had a lung function test today and scored 20%. My Dr. asked if I wanted to be evaluated for a transplant. I said yes but not sure. Any feedback?

6 years ago, when I was 68 years old, had a pulmonary function test. My results were: FV = 2.28 Liters; 77% predicted. FEV1 = 1.50 Liters; 67 % predicted. FEV1/FVC = 66%　 My question is: what does the predicted part mean? For instance with the FEV1, does …

I am addressing this to the posts that expressed despair about their condition, wishing that they would not wake up, etc. This is a tough one. Depression is all too common with chronic disease. The feelings of hopelessness are lurking out there, just …

I've been trying to find a clear answer on whether over-exerting oneself from, for example, weight lifting causes permanent lung damage and worsening COPD for the rest of my life. Everything I've read on the internet says that over-exertion should be …

I am new here and my dad who is 67 years old have been diagnosed with COPD with cor pulmonale. Needless to say this is all very new to me and I have been trying to get answers to so many of my questions. I've bought a small oxymeter for him at home to …

I have had COPD breathing difficulties for some time. In the last 3 weeks the breathing problems took a major turn worse. I ended up in the hospital and came home with oxygen. Four weeks ago I had some breathing difficulties but was riding my bike 6 to …

When my mom lived in Pittsburgh, PA. she had no trouble breathing and no signs of copd. She moved to Florida and soon after, had respiratory problems and was labeled with COPD. Could it be something else, since she had no breathing problems at all in PA?

tongue bleeding this morning, no pain looks like surface is cracked not gums strictly tongue. Not a lot but concerned. Though perhaps side effect of all the inhalers ?  Anyone had similar problem?

Finally got an appointment with pulmonary doctor. I should be happy but I’m not. He doesn’t do anything for me except tell me how bad my breathing is, never gives me meds. I get those from my GP. I want him to send me to rehab but just found out it’s …

I just bought an inogen 3 with two large batteries. They said the battery would last 10 hours so I thought great while charging one I can use the other and be able to go camping without power close by. Unfortunately I can't charge the battery unless it's …

Hi all, my mum got diagnosed with COPD in February and is last week was diagnosed with double pneumonia that left her in intensive care. Her symptoms have improved hugely in the last week and she was let home yesterday by the hospital. Despite this her …

My oxygen sat rate drops below 50 sometimes if I exert myself by walking. It can be normal but drop suddenly if I do anything.