What is HAST? Have you done one of these tests for high altitudes? What was it like and what were you taking it for specifically? Furthermore, are you exposed to high altitudes? How do you manage COPD within this environment? 

Here is the problem with air travel. Planes are generally pressurized to around 8000 feet. To put that in perspective, that is 3000 ft higher than Denver. People with normal lung function will often experience problems at that pressurization. I don't use …

I have a couple of other diagnoses which tend to cause stigma, including the need for narcotic pain medications for back pain.  The COPD with it's very visible O2 has added a new joy.  It's taking more courage than I have some days just to …

I just found out I have copd about a month ago I went to doctor thinking I had a heart problem. Because of the pain in my chest and out of breath at doing nothing. Told I have sufneffent copd is this common 

Has anybody's fev1 increased after they have been on there medication for about four months? and does social security use that fev1 to determine if you qualify?

How would you improve the experience of seeing your primary care MD? Ideas to make it better - what seems broken in that process to you?

We are going on a short summer trip by car. On the road we will stay in motels and at other destinations relatives house. I have a POC to bring with but as to not have to run it 24/7 I would also like to bring my in home one. Going to use it mainly  …

Do you have the freedom to choose when to use oxygen or is it 24/7?

I have noticed that some links within posts are clickable and some are not, requiring us to copy and paste. Is there a reason for the difference? Thanks.

what should a copd patient eat?

I have an app on my phone called MANGO HEALTH like the fruit it covers everything and is a reminder also for your meds you can get it in the app store it has info on any med you take.

he drops down. To. In the 70's.  Why is that

I am a researcher working on a grant to develop a backup to PR, because there are barriers that are preventing the majority of COPD population from the benefits of a PR program.  I would like to understand from actual folks with COPD, what do you …

Does anyone else have severe anxiety or panic attack issues during shortness of breath or exasperations?

For some obsticals success is a total victory, something like quitting smoking, for others it can be more suttle, like how you deal with humidity. At this piont in my struggles I measure success by how much value I get from each day no matter what that …

I was in the hospital last week for bronchitis. Now I have oxygen at home with instructions to not use if oxygen is lower than 88%. I use it when it's over 88%. Since it is rarely under 88%, how can I track what my level is? I have an oximiter which is …

I am a 59 year old woman with severe asthma and emphysema on the mild side but would like to find a friend or so to share some ideas with and just have something in common with somebody out there.  I also quit smoking almost 7 years ago

I am in favor of anything that will help you quit smoking.  That said, I would urge you to read some of the articles here and elsewhere about the dangers of e-cigarettes.  We know that they are harmful, but they have not been around long enough to be …

I want to see my future grandson.  I once climbed mountains and some were a slog; one foot in front of the other. This is a just another slog.  I hope I can last long enough for regenerative medicine. I want to be part of the cure.  I know research has …

There is the new Spiriva respimat I just got it from my pulmo a week ago.  Its kind of tricky to put it together but with instructions I made it  Cant decide about it just yet. 2 puffs once a day is the dose.

basically been told from Doctor that things are not looking very good for me and that I'm getting worse... 

I am sharing an article addressing your losses from chronic illness. Its not COPD specific. This really hit home with me as I am dealing with this issue. Having multiple health issues, that each have their own restriction. I intend to come out on the …

Where can I find information on local groups? I found the person over my state, but did not see how to locate area groups.

"I know you think that you will live forever, but you will find that as an older adult you will pay for every mistake and bad decision you made in your youth." and "take care of your body now because you will need it to make it through the rest of your …

DJ, has your healthcare team ever mentioned Pulmonary Rehab? Do you know if your local hospital or health system has one? As you probably know the more active you are the better, breathlessness will always be an issue, but keeping active can help lessen …