A few of thecomments posted here have gotten me thinking about my own mortality,and how well I've come to terms with it. I know this is a verydifficult subject for some of us, but I thought I'd post a few of myown thoughts, and see if others want to …

I understand your feelings about not getting much help, but what was done for you does seem to be pretty normal. My pulmonary Dr. did help me to quit smoking with patches, but I did not follow the usual step down process. I took 2 times as long or longer …

Hi!  Have had the SimplyGo for about a year now and have been toting it around using my old EverGo cart.  We worry that the cart will break at some point, as we have had it since 2008.  We are exploring different options for toting the …

We are 5 weeks out from my dad being home after 12 weeks in hospital and rehab. And I'm seeing no signs of him being closer to being self reliant. Since home it appears he picked up something and was put back on predisone for 12 days. The nurse who comes …

while filling out job applications there is a section regarding disabilities and reasonable accomodations. COPD is not listed as a disability but does qualify for state and federal benefits. If someone with COPD uses O2 or a motorized wheelchair for …

I went to my go because I was having heart palpitations, chest pains and because I feel like I can't take a deep breath (occasionally, but daily.) The doctor did a chest xray (results were fine), ekg (results were fine), blood work (results were fine) …

Hi, I'm new to this forum, having recently been diagnosed with COPD. I'd like to know what kind of exercise program would have the best impact on improving my breathing and walking endurance. I have acces to a gym; no knee problems ( already taken …

My doc just ordered cpap and oxygen...I am really unsure about contracting with a supplier for 5 years when I know nothing about the company. How much does the ozygen cost? I am 76 and have Medicare.

Here is some info on affects of teeth with inhaled meds. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC321371... My pulmo this appt also put me on .7% saline. Ge likes this one the best his nurse said. He did call in that some time ago but my pharamcy …

I sometimes stay at my sons overnight and wonder what I could use besides hauling my big concentrator for the night? Would a E Tank work on 2 Lpm for a night? Would like to hear what you guys who need night 02 do. I plan on buying a POC but still …

One side effect of my nebulizer (a twin med, one is albuterol) is a shaky nervousness that affects me so much that I can't write my own name! I take these treatments twice a day, every day. I have done this for three weeks, since my last 9 day …

I just saw something about a lung flute. What is that and where do you get them? How do you use them and how much are they? Thanks for any and all input.

first off thanks for replies and comments to all my other questions and concerns!!  In regards to all the exercise and rehab comments, we are well versed on that. My dad won't do rehab at facilities anymore for couple reasons. One, it's just too …

i just got out of hospital and find my dr's want to see me in 1 week and 2 weeks first i feel to week and second it is a hardship my wife has to drag my E tanks push me in wheel chair and get me in car I have visiting nurses and these are follow up …

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My Dr. does not, but his staff has orders that I am to be in to see him within a few hours of my call.  If I am not I have his cell phone which I am to call. I am also to call his cell phone prior to going to the emergency room if it is not within office …

While I was into about 10 minutes on my treadmill last night, the yellow light came on, on my concentrator, and it started beeping. I turned it off, waited 5 minutes and turned it back on. It's been fine since. Any thoughts on what would cause it to beep …

I know there is no cookie cutter answer for this. But very curious to hear some feedback from people on loved ones or if even yourself bout low stage 4 lung function. My dad at 17% lung function who is on oxygen 24/7 and #2. Even his own pulmologist …

immuonglobulin E test  what is this for? It was 736 I believe its supposed to be below 236. 

Please do not hesitate to call your doctor if you're not getting better or if you're worse - I made that mistake (and I do know better) a week or so ago and waited longer than I should to call my doctor - now I'm finally getting better, but only after a …

Has anyone flown with COPD (I have level 3 emphysema diagnosed last September)  and will share your experience of what all it entailed.  I use oxygen at night and was told by my oxygen company that I would need to carry my oxygen with me …

I'm confused and I don't know what to do. My husband suggested I try and find a place like this so that I could talk to others that have this disease.   I came down with the flu, and all of a sudden, my most recent primary care doc says she believes …

I have trouble with albuterol (rapid heartbeat and extreme shakiness) so am supposed to try xopenex, but would like to hear from someone with firsthand experience. Have you used it? Is it gentler than albuterol? thanks

This is a general question that has come to my mind as I try to understand the economics of LOX. Hospitals have O2 available in almost every room in their buildings. Do they generate this O2? Does it come from some super concentrator located in the …

Hi everyone,  I posted last week bout my dad coming home after being in hospital and rehab for almost 3 months. Really no change for the better. Still on oxygen 2l 24/7 but the anxiety if off the charts. Nervous to be home alone, nervous that there …