Don't you have to have tests to determine if you have COPD before the doctor diagnoses you with it?

I was sentenced to life, well not by a judge but almost as worse by a lung doctor. Pulmonologist.(sp). I keep the stationary concentrator in a spare room. The room is located where with 50 ft of tubing I can walk to anywhere in the house. This tubing …

Tina, my youngest son keeps sinus problems along with ear aches. He is now using a Neti Pot for his and it seems to have really helped.. Maybe you should look into that. Just type in Neti Pot and you can find all kinds of info on them.. i know they sell …

Are there any tips/advice you would give someone who is a new caregiver or a loved one of someone recently diagnosed with COPD? I'd be interested in hearing from other caregivers and getting the patient perspective as well. What would you tell …

Does anyone know if apply for social security disability will work by having COPD. What are the chances of them accepting you? I am on early retirement at age 62. Then 5 months later I was diagnosed with COPD and placed on oxygen forever. In my situation …

As a caregiver or patient of COPD what are the challenges you face and how do you think our social network can support you? - 

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GOOD QUESTION!!!!!!! What I have done when speaking at some events is I bring a nose clip (a clothes pin will work) and two cocktail straws and have them breathe through the straws with their nose plugged while doing some activities. It really helps them …

"Thanks Soggy, but my meds are liquid (2 cc) specifically for use with a nebulizer."  So're mine. For a nebulizer you have liquid in a plastic ampoule, no? Here in England they come in 2.5cc ampoules. You said you felt you were wasting a lot.  A …

First of all, for those who might not know, a comorbidity is a disease that exists either as a result of your COPD or exists along with it. Common comorbidities with COPD include atherosclerotic disease, depression, chronic kidney disease, cognitive …

Not on 02 at this time, but good to get all the facts.

There are various surgical procedures used in the treatment of COPD... LVRS can be used under certain circumstances...

Just diagnosed with COPD/emphysema. Doc says mild. FEV1 61% pre albuterol 81% post.Chest X-ray shows mild emphysema. Question is when should I request a referral to a Pulmonologist?  I quit smoking 3 years ago. I'm not panicked but is this something …

I am a firm believer in exercise, but wonder if it is wise to keep going when I am suffering from shortness of breath with a cold.  I have tried the stationary bike with little resistance, but it still makes my chest hurt.  Shall I just not …

Hilde was a true COPD champion, an advocate for the COPD Foundation in Florida and an important member of the EFFORTS community.  She was passionate about cooking and using nutrition as a way to fight the impacts of COPD.  Let's keep Hilde's …

Does anyone know how to get a picture from your phone to post on copd foundation 360social profile? I'm having trouble. Tried the chat room but to no avail. Help please.

Yes, we call the doctor, take our action plan meds but I want to know is how you manage your daily life. Do you try to exercise?  Do you eat poorly because you are too tired/too short of breath so you graze (if you can get to the kitchen...) on …

Ken - I was able to edit a post I made just a few hours ago - so maybe they've just recently added this feature?  I just posted this, and there was a little pencil at the upper right.  I clicked onto it, and it allows me to edit.  So, now I've gone back …

When I get a notification email, with a new comment on a thread I'm following, and click onto the "view" at the bottom of the comment in the notification email, it does not take me to that comment, but to the beginning of the thread.  Do I have …

Does anyone know if there is a guide for starting your own support group?

In the last year or so I have become very sensitive to scents and smells. Makes be very short of breath. Even those that are lingering but the source is no longer there such as in a elevator when the person wearing the perfume has left.  And how do …

We also advocate more more research dollars devoted to COPD. Right now, COPD gets less funding than just about every other major disease!

People have different symptoms. I am going through one now.

Good morning, hope everyone is doing well. Since this week really begins the holiday season, I was wondering how others handle the hustle and stress of the holidays? Any good tips?

missing work due to my illness can't afford insurance I'm my only income. Was told that I don't qualify for help from the state but sign up on Obama care can't afford it. Have been without meds for 2 weeks. Ask my doc today for samples they gave me …