Many ask if you can do a Pulmonary Rehab program more than once when you have traditional Medicare coverage. Does it depend on your geographic location? Is it limited by number of weeks? Limitations for lifetime? I can't find any 2018 rules. I seems …

great question, COPDatlete, there is a great deal of both research and science for both. If you navigate the website under "Learn More " the tab is at the top of this page. There is an excellent resource The Big Fat Reference guide under healthy living, …

I am doing an interview tomorrow on acute exacerbations and patients goals and concerns and want to make sure the communities voice is heard. What concerns do you have when seeking treatment for an exacerbation? What are your goals from a treatment?

The National Institute on Aging, which is part of the NIH, has a series called "Go4Life" which consists of everyday fitness ideas you can do at home, work or in the gym. While designed for the aging it contains much that would be beneficial for the lung …

There are so many great resources being highlighted this month by mental health advocacy and awareness associations. This was one that caught my eye: the Mental Health America Stress Fact Sheet. http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/sites/default/f... I …

I have 2 cats and a geriatric Beagle. My pulmonologist told me at the time of my diagnosis that the cat hair shouldn't be an issue if I have not been allergic previously. I've heard conflicting views, however. What do others think?

As I watch the news of the terrible volcanic activity and destruction in Hawaii I can't help hoping you are not in danger. You are an important member of our community. Sending good thoughts your way.

I was wondering if you thought of something like this to use with your golf bag kart. http://tinyurl.com/y7oj39hw

In Peru they use cocoa leaves and lime to alleviate elevation sickness from being at to high of an elevation where oxygen is thin. Albuterol is a stimulant like the cocoa leaves. Is anyone doing research into this and does anyone know the difference in …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRIkwjlFRgoHere This iis a u tube on Shunntng may help explain it

Hi Jastro, I'm the one who came up with that calculation. I pulled that information directly from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) website and went through the process of counting the funding levels for the different diseases. In FY 2017, the CDC …

The time tested do 30 min of aerobic activity to increase stamina is being questioned. I first heard of this from one of my former students who was an Army Ranger. The 7 min. workout incorporates the philosophy which he described to me. This week my …

So glad I don't have concentrator anymore. It did fight with the air conditioner in living room with the AC there seemed a battle hot air from the concentrator and with AC trying to cool the place.. I had concentrator in living room and also air …

Good Morning Friends, I know many of you have discussed issues you experience when are prescribed oxygen. We are very aware that oxygen access is a big problem and have been working for several years to try and urge CMS and Congress to take some action. …

Oxygen leveled dropped about 3 weeks ago from97/95 to 83/90 No matter what I do it will not come up. I'm in the hospital now. Really bad shortness of breath. To me I'm afraid that's a lot and not being able to get a breath in terrifying.

I'm putting together a topic list for my next lot of podcasts. Would love your feedback on what topics you'd like to see covered.

I had the flu in December and have not stopped coughing. I had a sinus and tear duct surgery on 3/8 with general anesthesia. I came out of anesthesia and needed two neb treatments to get my oxygen higher. The following day I went to urgent care and they …

Hi everyone. New here. I'm a bit confused. Just started using supplemental 02 and use a treadmill when not walking outside. Heard you shouldn't use 02 on the treadmill but saw here a lot of you do?? Is it safe or not ??? Would sure be easier if I could …

I was wondering if anyone has had problems with read outs on their pulse Oximeters. I had a "sleep test" with the oximeter and the next morning, my finger was swollen, red, and blue. I did not get good numbers. When I explained this to the doctor, he …

Hello All, I was recently diagnosed with pre- or mild emphysema. In doing so, we spend about $10,000 on tests. I have an appointment today with a family care doctor for a follow up. What I would like is some practical advice. With pre- or mild emphysema, …

I just finished the "The future of medicine" articl in AARP's mag. It feature a COPD patient, and mentioned that Cleveland Clinic monitors COPD patients. The didn't say what it costs, only that they hope to reduce overall medical cost, by reducing ER etc.

Sorry Guys I'm new here and I'm very confused and as well and sad trying so hard to quit is alomost making feel depressed and panicky, So March 1st my test was FVC 92 4.73 97 5 FEV 2.71 71 2.76 72 2 FEV1%F 78.36 68.68 88.03 59.90 76 58.49 75 -2 I went …

Sarcoidosis is a condition that can affect any organ in the body, although more than 90% of cases affect the lungs and lymph nodes. With good medical care, most cases of sarcoidosis are not severe and do not cause lasting damage to the body. Click here …

I have found a great article that explains the difference between dyspnea and hypoxia, or the difference between being short of breath(SOB) and having low oxygen level in the blood. We need to "keep on keepin on" if it is mere SOB and try to work trough …

Good morning everyone. I do hope you're doing well. My question is directed to those who use oxygen 24/7. Environment. Do you have a difficult time keeping your home free of dust and particles. My environment gets very dusty, I live on the ground floor …