Scott I know you can't indorse a product but if I give you my medications can you put them in order & time ? advair 500/50 twice  day ipratropium bromide & albuterol sulfate 3mg. theopholine 200 mg. twice a day & sporiva respomat 2 puffs …

In today's worry of so many hackers finding and stealing information, how is my information that is given to PPRN kept safe?

Any medication can have side effects, for some individuals and not others, believe me we are not created equal when it comes to medication tolerance, so many things effect the side effects: genetics, diet, other medications, disease severity, how long …

when i press on someones name i dont get a profile or any buttons to press for friend request or follow. Is this because its on my mobile phone?

Hi Berly, Sorry you are feeling nervous. Is this your first trip? I'm not sure if it is, but this is a great earlier conversation about visiting the pulmonologist: https://www.copdfoundation.org/COPD360social/Community/Questions-and-Answers/Question-to …

How did you feel when finished signing up for the Patient Powered Research Network? When you clicked that last enter button-

What position do you use for sleep/rest positioning?  Any comments on this subject will be really appreciated.  I Have some difficulty finding a position that doesn't increase the dyspnea.

I have had some very unnerving experiences with CT-Scans with contrast, and the explanations given to me were cause for concern. I am aware that warmth throughout the body during the test is considered normal, however, on two occasions I felt as though …

Hi all i have just been diagnosed with copd and am sort of in shock,very depressed,cry a lot. How did others overcome the initial part of this disease and carry on as normal?

Hi Heather30, I was diagnosed with stage IV, but never had coughing or bruised ribs prior to being diagnosed. I really don't understand it all, but am still trying to learn more about it.  However, I do know 3 people who also have it but have never …

There has been much mention lately about the PPRN. Who can sign up for this and be a part of the database?

I do live alone now and because of previous dizziness, I do have an  alert through ADT. I wear it around my neck and it is connected to my phone line. I have only used it once, but I feel secure having it. I also have my home security throug ADT. I …

Seems the winters you get lazy anyway I do even tho I go to pulmonary rehab. As soon as the weather gets nice I am out and walking.. My daughters go way to far so I have to do my own walking. By doing this I can get my two wheeled bike out and ride with …

Gardening is a great way to get in some exercise, fresh air and soak up some sun but it can be a tough hobby physically.  Who can share tips that will make it easier for everyone who has a green thumb (unlike my brown thumb) to keep enjoying a …

Im doing a research dissertation on COPD as part of my college course and im doing questionnaires as part of my research and all data collected will form an important part of my research dissertation. All participants are anonymous if you wish to …

I look at this community and there is so much love and sincerity. I love that everyone here truly cares and connects with others on here! Thank you all for being so amazing!

Ben's right - and there is a "water trap" that goes between the concentrator tubing and your cannula that should help.  Just remember to check it frequently, or the trap may overflow and you'll end up with a nose-full of water (been there, done that). …

This focus group is very important. They still need some people to participate. Also do you happen to have other chronic conditions like arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma? Its not just for COPD If you meet the criteria , I hope you …

I watched the Webinar last Wednesday Innovative Models of Care to Prevent Avoidable COPD Readmissions and they recommended a psycho-social assessment within 24 hours of admission. I was wandering if they used a particular assessment or form for it?

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The answer seems to be both "yes" and "no", Kandy: http://www.ccjm.org/index.php?id=107937&tx_ttnews[... PS  My pulmonologist knows I'm on Metoprolol and expressed no concern at all.

Hi Joyr, Yes, I have - in 2011 I attended the Long Term Oxygen Therapy Conference (LTOT) in Orlando and was part of a demonstration of the Oxygen Dose Recorder.  The following is excerpted from my report to EFFORTS re the Conference: …

I just got word that Maggie Borger died peacefully yesterday afternoon at 5:18 in her own bed surrounded by her family. Maggie was one of the original COPD Information Line volunteers, a member of Coaches Corner and was on the board of Efforts and a …

I know the side effects of prednisone. I would like to know if any of you have been on long term Prednisone and experienced side effects. If so what were they and how long had you been on it when the side effect  started?

Has anyone needed to be on a BiPap while in the hospital? Is it usually a temporary thing or do some people use one at home while sleeping?  Just trying to understand more about it from people who have used one. Thanks!