I was wondering if there are any POC showrooms. I would like to actually try each POC on my shoulder, walk around and see what feels like the best fit all in one place. I don't want to buy one and find out it's not the right one and have to pay a …

Is there some site where there is a general review of the portable devices providing comparisons and honest ratings?

Service for mom was yesterday. Been non stop since the day she passed. But now it's time to get myself back on track but also finish up getting all her affairs in order. Crazy Chicago weather here. Saturday windy blowing snow and rain high 40s. Today …

Hi, my name is Jen. I take care of my husband, he has severe COPD. His last lung function test shows he is at 16%. He is a carbon dioxide retainer. He has been intubated twice in the last month. This last time, his carbon dioxide level was 116! I can't …

Hi everyone I just 1) wanted to say I'm Grateful to have found this group & 2) Introduce myself & 3) ask y'all some things, if that's okay? My name is Summer, I am 47 now. Female & diagnosed with COPD in March of 2012, via spyro test & X-rays & then CT …

My mom has been in n out hospital now with copd. This last time she on vent and had to come off due to 14 days. she lost weight alot . I was given choice of trach and n nursing home but she told me before no. If they took her off vent she had maybe 4 …

Would like some suggestions on a cart to carry POC and extra batteries. I am fining it to heavy to carry all battery, cords, etc. when heading out for the whole day. Thanks for any suggestions.

Here's a link that may help: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/education/supplemental_... I'm not a medical professional, but I think that when we sleep, everyone's oxygen levels drop somewhat. If they drop to 88 or below (determined by an overnight oximetry …

Anyone know where I can find a simple log document I can use and store on my computer to keep track of my meter readings. thnks

First off I want to clarify and apologize. All the facts and details of my posts and questions are 100% correct and accurate. But, all this is about my mom not dad and my name is Dan. Why did j do all this. My mom who is suffering through all this has …

I cannot bend over fr anything, but just "had to" dead head a couple of plants. About 20 minutes afterward, I got very sob for 10 or 15 minutes.

So my dad ended up in hospital over weekend with another bad flair up. Even being on predisone this last week wasn't helping. Sunday he said he was ready. Confused by that statement I asked what he meant. He says he's ready to go to hospital and ready to …

I met a woman in my new complex who is very negative. She says she has copd and there's nothing to do about it. I tried to get her on this site. I'd like to encourage her to know there can be a long life with severe copd. Thanks.

There isn't a whole lot one can do when they rent.  They did just put new carpet and linoleum in here last August my lungs went down hill since don't know if related or not but not much to do beings I rent.   Was asking the owner about finding someone to …

Hello All, I was diagnosed with COPD 2 years ago as an Alpha. This past Friday I took my 6mwt and didn't do so well. I was already on nighttime oxygen, but now I am going to be prescribed for activity. I am looking for tips on using oxygen daily. Thanks

I live in Palm Desert and Long Beach, CA. I have been on meds for both chronic bronchitis and asthma for six months. Also allergy medicine. In despair I went to Mammoth Mt for a week to see if I could still ski. By day three I felt better than I have in …

I have been having health care problems which has caused prescription problems, rehab and other problems as well. We are slowly working our way out of these problems but it's more like eating concrete than a piece of cake. Have sent over seas for …

So I saw the pulmonary doctor today for the first time. We reviewed my CT scan. My oxygen level was 97%. There was a small spot in the scan. I'm going for my PFT test tomorrow to determine if it is just potentially scarring/a spot/emphysema.  I …

Something happend as I was writing this. Its gone. Anyway I have liquid 4 big reservoirs in my apt that is filled every two weeks as lincare is 98 miles away. I have two portables for leaving the house. Helios is for around town last on demand about 4 …

The COPD Information Line is looking for a few new phone associates. You can work at home and get paid for helping others like yourself!. Qualifications are: computer, internet and a desire to make a difference. If interested call The COPD Information …

hope everyone is well!! Few times this last week I have seen and observed confusion with my dad. He has asked few times about a medicine he takes, which doesn't exist. He gets confused what to take and when so I've taken control of that. He took his …

After waking with massive headaches the first 4 nights I was on O2, I learned about the humidifier attachment here on the forum. My doctor ordered one and the med equipment company showed me how to attach and fill it with distilled water only, but no …

I've been halving a heck of a time with my insurance company's. The old one changed and for the worst but it was still better than what I think I have now. I don't even know. Some of these insurance company's are so wishy washy. But the old is gone for …

I'm brand new here still feeling my way around. My Transitional nurse thought this would be a good place for me to find info and support, so hi everyone! ☺ I'm the last stage Copd with heart failure n pulmonary hypertension just out of hospital on 24 …

Hi everyone Question for you. I seem to be the opposite of everyone else. My sats when sitting, are 95-96. When I move around, they go up higher. I always read sats get lower, when people are active. Doesn't make sense! Any ideas? thanks