so, we are now relocated to Savannah GA. While new pulmy seems to have the credentials, his office assistant is abysmal. Took 3weeks to get her to arrange the overnight oximetry, several follow up calls. Now, same whine with the oxygen order. She says I …

My last 6 minute walk test left me confused. The respiratory therapist periodically told me to slow down. I didn’t understand why, and he wouldn’t explain why. I thought the test should accurately reflect what actually happens when you exert, not what …

I don't know exactly when it started, but it's since I last saw my Dr in March. I will, of course, bring it up when I see him next week, but I'm wondering if anyone else goes through this. By excessive, I mean 2-3 yawns a minute. It also seems to happen …

I have been out of work 2months now in order to try and see if I can bring my o2 level up from 85%. I brought it up to 90-92% on any given day with a lot of cardio and pulmanary rehab. Now I am I week away from work I woke up today my 02 is at 82% and I …

This might be a little long, but I would appreciate everyone taking the time to read it! Recently, a new member published a post stating their belief that pulmonary rehabilitation and medical treatment should be free. I received a couple communications …

I read that it is a Mobilized Delivery. Interested in if anyone takes it before asking my Pulmonary doctor.

I just wanted to share the graphic in this article -- the comfort scale has been very helpful to me in knowing what it will feel like outside before I open the door! https://www.fredericksburg.com/news/blogs/weather/...

I feel as Jim does, I'm certainly not going to try and be negative about this topic Jim posted about COPD, Unfortunately, I've had mixed emotions directed at me or at COPD in general. I had an ER Physician say to me about my COPD, "Well, you can only …

Kristen and I are working on an event to be held next month where we will have a group of healthcare professionals gathered to discuss COPD hospital readmissions - well, more specifically how to prevent those readmissions. We would love to be able to …

Today my concentration is somewhere around that of a 2 yearold. That brain fog is messing with me pretty good. As for my saturation, it appearsto be well. I will talk to my Dr. soon and will most definitely be asking aboutthis.And I am so happy for spell …

I am new to this forum and have been reading thru some of the questions and answers. Just to get a feel for what goes in here. And in a question someine wrote of their 93 year old mother. And as he described her life and her level of functioning I became …

when im able to cough up sputum its light green. Im using a CPAP. with o2 bleed in at night and i use the water chamber with heated tubing. Could that be making a difference in cough levels

Sometime ago an idea was posted to offer a cap instead of a T-Shirt for COPD awareness. I would like to know if anything has come of that idea. I would like to have a ball cap that I could wear all year long and have people see it where a T-Shirt will …

Hi All - I'm new to this!! I was just diagnosed with COPD but I have absolutely no signs - I breathe easy, no cough, etc. I stopped smoking almost a year ago but the damage has been done - what suggestions do you have to slow down the progression- I'm …

Could not tolerate nystatin. Got just 2 small spots but can't get rid of them. From inhalers, of course even tho' I rinse and gargle.

My grandmother utilize a small portable O2 tank. We are planning to go to a Teppan Restaurant for dinner. The restaurant said it was fine. But we’re not sure they actually know what they’re taking about. Any advice appreciated.

I was diagnosed in June of this year. I actually just turned 46 yesterday. Both of my parents have already passed from Copd. I don't have insurance, so the only medical help I receive is through a free clinic. They give me Symbicort, but no other help. I …

I am a 75 year old vet with COPD. My primary provider is the Spokane VA which as been without a pulmonoligist for over two years now. Unfortunately, I know more about my condition than my primary care doc. I've been told it's a budget drive problem and …

Reading through some post regarding high percentage of vets with COPD. it was posted three years ago. Ha v e you signed up to participate in the Million veteran program? This program is a national voluntary research program designed to help researchers …

I am curious how much time people get with their Pulmonologist. I have two set appointments per year, one for spirometry test and discussion of results and one six months later for a "wellness" check. No matter what I want to discuss I am allotted …

I recently got a POC - it's great, and I plug it into my cigarette lighter (how ironic) and it charges. 2 hour battery, or more on lower settings. Recently, my car stalled, and I wondered, well, ok, what would I do if my battery ran out and my car was …

Can anyone tell when the humidity starts to climb over 60%? It seems I can tell with slightly more trouble catching my breath?

I am taking both these medications and having bad heartburn, backache, weight gain & fatigue. I take omeprazole for acid reflux. Trying to figure out which one might be causing symtons. I was on Symbicort & Sprivia and no side effects but quit …

I Mom is 93 with diagnosed COPD, AFIB, Asthema, ASD, and Accute Anxiety. Her condition has progressed to the point where she can no longer shower, prepare a meal, or walk from room to room without sweating and breathlessness. She rarely sleeps well at …

I live in a Medicare Bidding Area. Meaning; whatever equipment I use,must be guaranteed for Five years..The rollater walker,this company sente would not last 6 mos.on the streets of Chicago.. I had to send it back..The frame was horrible,and so was the …