I was scheduled same day as my function test so my doctor can see my results and explain them to me. He has rescheduled on me twice. So i still have his appointment and i signed on with a new doctor which both are a month away. Super frustrating because …

Looking for a low (or at least lower cost) alternative to Anoro. It works fine, but it's VERY expensive - the pharma co will only give it to you for free after you've spent $600 out of pocket and even then, who knows. The details are boring. I'm on the …

Sometimes when doing the stairs or heavier housework I will be SOB. My pulse/ox will show my O2 @ 93/94 and pulse from 68/74. Those numbers don't sound too bad so why the SOB? I use Anoro for my maintenance inhaler and 2 different heart meds. I have an …

I just had a routine cat scan of the lungs done as I was a smoker but been smoke free for 8 years. My PCP emailed me stating I have COPD and should have the test redone in another year. No further instructions from her. Is it ok to wait? Confused.

Welcome to COPD360 Social and boy do you have the questions!!!! Question 1 - I guess the best way to describe it is there is really no such thing as 1 LPM on pulse, and the size of the pulses on various pulse machines differ. The generic measure is what …

Has anyone had vision problems that does not take meds?

I has a symptom that I can't find any information on. 3 or 4 times a day when I take a breath it's like there's a momentary "hitch" in my chest and then it's OK. There's no pain, but it bothers me because I don't understand it. Help?

Hi everyone. I'm new here so bare with me as I get the hang of this. My question is my Pulmonologist suggested Pulm. Rehab but my insurance does not cover it. Has anyone paid out of your own pocket to go? I really think it will help. I'm at stage 3. I …

I am curios about shingles, what are the symptoms and has anyone had them while living with COPD? Thanks

My father aged 65 is experiencing an acute exacerbation from yesterday. I don't understand why, may be because of some lung infection. His Saturation (Spo2) is around 75% on supplemental oxygen and on air it reduces to 55%. The doctor diagnosed Cyanosis …

Was wondering what anyone might think about this. Need my POC for going out and don’t like pulling those carts around but to get the proper O2 I need a larger POC, then it’s to big and heavy so for now I use my normal POC but also wear another canulla …

When I walk slow 1.5 mph my levels are staying at and around 95. My pulmonologist said she is happy with anything above 88. When i speed up my walking my levels will sometine drop lower but recover quickly if i stop and do plb. I think it is me but …

each time I begin with exacerbation, I get so bad I had to take prednisone. I gain so much weight and water retention, can somebody tell if happens the same and how can I avoid it! Thank

I have severe rheumatoid arthritis on top of my COPD. What exercises can I do that won't affect my joints? I have not been offered pulmonary rehab because of my arthritis. I'm 63.

I just got put on oxygen and need to carry an O2 bottle with me when I go out and about. Would like a back pack instead of the shoulder bag they gave me. Any recommendations? Also, how do I know what size bottles I have? I saw M6/M9 but that doesn't mean …

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Does anyone using this machine get quite a bit of moisture in the mask...enough to wake you in the middle of the night?

Can anybody recommend a comfortable night time mask (nose and mouth) airtight ?

Hi Yall. Happy holidays to all. I am wondering if anyone has their own potable oxygen concentrators? Do you like it? What do you do when the machine needs to be serviced? Do you have a back up? Am thinking of getting my own and would appreciate yalls …

Hi. MY dad has severe COPD. Planning to buy a BiPAP machine for him. Would like to get some opinions about the BiPAP machines ( models) people with COPD are using and their experience using it. My dad lives in India.

My link isn't showing up for some reason, sorry. . Google for diaphragmatic breathing and also something called jumping lungs. Both are good diaphragm exercises.I forgot. Breathing exercises to strengthen the diaphragm to help with hyper-inflated lungs.

thanks everyone, Yes, I need a new Pulmologist. That's clear. Where I live that might be difficult, but got to do it any recommendations in westchester, putnam or dutchess countues NY? thanks again

I recently got one of these Amazon Echos: HTTPS://WWW.AMAZON.COM/AMAZON-ECHO-BLUETOOTH-SPEAKER-WITH-WIFI-ALEXA/DP/B00X4WHP5E It can help me with things like checking the air conditions and weather for me, making my shopping lists and voice control my …

Allen, I feel same way my pulmo is over 100 miles away and these drs here in small town are not understanding lung problems as well. I have asked my pulmo to give me scirpt of pred and antibiotic to have on hand when I need it. He said, "just call me!!" …