This is not a question but sad news for this community. With the permission of his family and with a very heavy heart I am writing about the very sudden passing of someone many of us came to know on this web site. On February 3, 2018 Hack turned in his …

It has been suggested that I give up the albuterol and go to this Performamist. My understanding is that whereas I can take my albuterol up to 4 times a day, I can only use this 2 times a day. Does Medicare cover this fully like they do albuterol? I'm …

Hi I've asked this before but under different circumstances. I'm more or less getting over an exacerbation, and I have to get walking and moving again -- that's the only way the recover. I'm home, but any advice on how to start the exercise/recovery …

I am Home Care PSW.. Around 2 months ago one of my home care residents in his home gave me his nasal cannula( Prongs) and asked me to put it on his bed as he was going to bed.I took it and when i reached the bedroom i dropped it on the floor.( I am not …

Another of those questions that may not have any definitive answer: Of those on supplemental oxygen 16 or more hours per day, how often do you or should you change your long hoses and cannulas assuming you are stable and not having colds or infections? …

www.salterlabs.com/flexi-soft-cannula I'm able to get Apria (the company that supplies my oxygen) to provide me with the SOFT cannulas made by Salter at no extra charge. I believe I posted about them because they have really made my nose MUCH happier. …

I only saw my Primary doctor, I called for an appt with Pulmonalist and they promised they would contact me by end of business day. Well, they didn't. I guess I will call my primary back tomorrow and tell him what is going on, cause God, knows, when I …

I'm new here and really concerned about a few things. Ten years ago my doctor said I had Chronic Bronchitis, and suggested I quit smoking. She gave me a prescription for Chantix and I decided I needed to quit pretty darn fast. I hate to admits this but I …

Hello everyone, I am new here and am having a really hard time recently. Although I had never formerly been diagnosed, I have known that I have COPD for a number of years as a 40+ year heavy smoker. I also have other health issues as well. I had been …

Like many of my internal organs, I never “felt” their presence in my body. Lungs don’t growl or burp so I didn’t think much about them. I thought the heaviness in my right breast had something to do with that but knowing now I have COPD, I realize it’s …

How long do exasperations last? I got sick a month ago and am still feeling more out of breath and very fatigued. Just wondering how long they last or has my COPD progressed and now worder. I called the Doctor but he had no opening till March 9th. What …

Warning: long post ahead I just got out of the lung clininc, and have now ruled out Asthma. This means the doctor will be telling me that I have mild COPD, probably Emphysema with some Chronic Brochitis. I write this post to visualize my plan for my …

I was diagnosed with COPD about 8 months ago after a hospitalization due to what I thought was bronchitis. I am stage 2 moderate and I’m really struggling to hold down a full time job. I’m exhausted all the time. I sleep with a CPAP, take vitamins, take …

Just curious if anyone here ever double dosed their maintenance inhalers?

I just found an unorthodox way to get the most out of my inhaler, I was lounging on the sofa and my wife gave me the inhaler and instead of sitting up, I stayed lounging and the puff went right into my lungs, didn't hit the roof of my mouth. Hope this is …

I was just informed that the only inhaler covered will be Incruse ellipta, can anyone tell me about this. I've looked at the adverse reactions and long term effects on the pharmacy computer, I would rather hear it from my friends. Thanks Bill66

How long, generally, should one wait before resuming an exercise program after an exacerbation? Thanks.

This is the first month I actually did my medication as prescribed on a daily basis. I also added another worry on my shoulders. My actuation's are 2 puffs 4 times a day. The worry now is running out of the inhaler. I'm sure everyone has been there and …

is there any recommendations for otc meds to help with the cough

Anybody using liquid O2?

i live in Florida and it states you pulmonary disfunction you need to be 60% and I'm at 66% but walking is not an easy task with COPD and Spinal Arthritis from neck to tailbone. Should I talk to Pulmonalist or my Pain Management Doctor to sign off?

I had several doses of prednisone over 3 months to deal with a sinus infection It did its job, but 2 weeks later I have on and off swollen leg, foot and a worsening of knee bursitis How long does it take for it to all go away, or other than lasix, what …

When I installed my humidifier to my POC the POC gauge drops to 1 and becomes unusable. Perhaps I’ve installed it incorrectly?

Seems the evening air makes me cough. I live in Florida and its a cool night at 73, And when I wake up in the morning, i am horse and coughing. Anyone else like this?

So my pulmonologist suggested water therapy today for exercise. I have a small pool and am wondering if anyone has suggestions for what kind of exercises I can do? As always, many thanks friends. Tlane