I've been experiencing a lot of SOB, yet I'm getting 94% O2 readings. Also, the other day I was outside, medium humidity & 82F, my PulseO2 was showing 85%. But I wasn't experiencing any breathing problems. The meter was in the shade al this time too. …

does anyone get sudden pain like your lungs are cramping that seem to last about 10 minutes?

Hi all, thanks for being here. I am having a trouble making a decision and thought some of you may have some insight that could help. This is a long post but I want to give the entire story so it makes sense. I'm a 47 yr old female who is pretty …

cleaned my canula with gentle soap and rinsed well. It took forever(3days) before there was no water in the tube. Think it may not be too sanitary. Anyone help with correct way to clean? The tubing does not detach from the nasal part

Maybe there should be! This recent study shows that a home based PR program following a one-week onsite PR training works. This is the first study of its kind, evaluating the effects of a simple, low cost home based PR program. You can check out the …

Is There anyone who has been on Oxygen 3 or more years..? How did you or your provider reduce the levels? e.g. from 3-1 or 2-0. How did you feel? Were you able to function without a walker,or a cane? Please if you don't mind,share your experience..

Hello everyone, I purchased a device called "Power Lung" from Amazon in an effort to improve my breathing. I'm one session away from being through with Pulmonary Rehab, am using my treadmill 15 min. per day and my elliptical bike another 15 min. but I …

There are flyers circulating in clinics from the " Asthma College" any one know of them? The flyer has all medications mixed up on one sheet. I was recently informed that Asthma and COPD medications are the same. I disagree,Asthma medications slow me …

I have received an early "Christmas" present - a new diagnosis of breast cancer. I will start chemotherapy the first week of January. Does anyone have experience with COPD and chemo interaction? I would appreciate hearing your experiences and any words …

Hi, My father aged 65 is a Copd patient and is on supplemental O2 for around 15 hrs (2.5 LPM) from last one year. From last a few months, he often suffers from exacerbation and edema in feet and ankles. For that he is taking antibiotics & diuretics. …

How much does high tree and grass pollen affect COPD and does wearing a mask outside when levels are high help? I wear one when I dust and clean.

Has anyone discovered a device that will help me CONTROL of my air line? It gets in knots by looking at it and forms kinks.

Hi guys This is something i discovered few days back. There is something called as a Smart Asthma Inhaler by Aerobit Health . I have to say, its just great. I had requested them for a demo, and i jumped on a call with one of their executives. The idea is …

I have just recently been approved for supplemental O2 during the day when I exsert  myself. I have been sleeping with O2 at 2 lt continuous flow for about one year. Because I only want to take short 3-4 day trips, saying different palaces each …

I attended the conference in San Diego as did Jean Rommes, Jaimie, Cara, Karen, plus over 16,000 doctors and other healthcare professionals. This is a place to share highlights of what we learned

Does anyone know what Video I should watch for the Incruse? Or the link? It seems like any of the disk inhaler videos might work?

Hi I didn't realize all of these Q/As are indexed on Google (and assume other search engines). They can be read without logging in. I don't think these should appear in searches for reasons of privacy

I would first call the Dr. and discuss this to see if one of the meds is doing it - maybe there is a change tht can be made. Also, even if you had the flu shot, it's not 100% so you may just have a touch of it. The doctor would want to know for sure! …

That is great news that your lungs are clear and your O2 is good. Yes, what your pulmonologist said sounds right and you should definitely follow his advice. A different doctor might give you another inhaler but that won't solve your problem, it would …

hi, my boyfriend has COPD. He hadn't been keeping up with it like he should due to no health insurance. Anyways he just spend 6 days in the hospital, now he's on 02 24/7. Hes a truck driver, so now he can't work either. Hes over whelmed and dont know …

Hey everyone! My mom will be sent home with a trilogy machine this week and I have a couple questions. Is there a respiratory therapist that can come in the home and show me how to use it? I live 2 1/2 hours away and I have severe neuropathy and I have …

There are quite a few research groups,out here. This is the first one I signed up with in2014.. Today I received an email offering the Alpha test for free. Along with the free test they also want to know your next Dr.s appointment. I do not want to be …

Are there specific things that a pulmonologist can do that say a respiratory specialist cannot do?  In coal country we have several different specialists who deal with asthma, allergies, black lung, and sinus conditions.

I need to get my mum a oxygen and blood pressure monitor, can anyone advise of best one from experience? I'm in the UK. TIA

What a fascinating topic! Ken, thank you so much for bringing this up. It's worth thinking about, and discussing. As Hack said, pretty heavy stuff. Although I don't have COPD (but I do have asthma that seems to be progressing), in working with people …