How a Morning Health Routine Helps Me Through the Day Unlike a friend of mine, I am not wide awake and ready to go in the morning. No, I am a if you do not have a routine forget it. After a few trips to the coffee pot and then maybe we can have a …

Have you ever thought about how other medical conditions might affect your COPD? Many people with COPD also have other medical conditions such as high blood pressure, arthritis, depression, sleep apnea, and more. These diseases and conditions, called …

Is it safe for people with severe COPD to have a Lexiscan? Can you wear your oxygen during the test?

Is there anywhere online I can buy a POC from US without providing a prescription? I live in UAE and I don't have a US prescription. The prices of POC are ridiculous here ($6000+). So I was planning to place an order from US and have a shipment forwarder …

Will Medicare pay for a POC or pay the rental. I am looking at a Inogen G3 and have been told they only pay for the canister oxygen products. Any help will be appreciated.

My Medicare plan D will not carry my inhaler, Incruse!!! To purchase it will cost over $100 a month. We are on a fixed income. Plus I have other medication. The company that makes Incruse said I have to send $600 before they will help me pay for he …

im 44 years old. I have COPD. My family doc diagnose me late. I keep telling but they said I was too young. My file says I had it since 2010 but they never told me till 2014. I feel I could have done something then. I was recently put on oxygen. It's …

MUSIC CHALLENGE Today's Challenge is brought to you by the Holidays How many Holiday Songs can we name? Can be Secular or Religious Do you have any Favorites ?

David Essex - Rock On I remember buying this, my first "45". I was 9.

Karen D: I know of a place called AMSR. It says free 2nd day shipping. I believe you can find them at: Hope it helps.

Hi, im sorry if this sounds crazy to most, as im sure it may. I quit smoking 2 weeks ago. For the last 4 years ive only smoked a half pack a day, but it was about a pack a day years previous. Im 41 female. I run at least 2 miles a day & at least once a …

Eagles-----The Last Resort Earth, Wind & Fire--------That's the Way of the World Eartha Kitt------Santa Baby Echo & The Bunnymen------The Killing Moon

Is there anyone else who has a problem being able to have a controlled substance medication delivered to them. I understand that it is a controlled substance but I am oxygen bound, am losing my one friend who was able to pick them up. Therefore, I have …

I'm not a doctor and I'm a patient like you. So please don't take any medical advise from me. I would not say 79% is normal, but it's common to see a dip in SPO2 after hot bath because your blood vessel is dilated with the heat and your blood pressure …

Happy Holidays!!! Join in the fun with this holiday word search!

I’m not coming of as a smarty. I’m just confused about the Advocate for early diagnosis. What’s the difference? I’m early- not officially diagnosed with 4 visits to Pulmonologist and NO CT Scan. Mild/Moderate airway obstruction. Quit smoking and that’s …

Lana Del Rey------Mariners Apartment Le Bon------My Time Is Now Left Banke------Walk Away Renee

James Gang - Ashes the Rain and I.....I always thought it was a strange composition from joe walsh at the time

Willie Nelson - Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain

My mom was just diagnosed with stage 4 COPD and she is really worried but I explained to her that she could live a long time with COPD from what I've read on these forums. Her mind is really sharp and she gets around pretty good for 80 years old. She …

Ventures-----Wipe Out Vogues-----Turn Around Look at Me

Pulmonary function testing: FEV1 of 4.25 L 03% predicted FVC of 5.99 L or 119% predicted FEV1/FVC ratio of 71 compared to 82 predicted. Maximum voluntary ventilation was 179 L per minute or 105% predicted Cardiopulmonary exercise test: Exercise protocol: …

Dionne Warwick - - I Say A Little Prayer For You. . The Who - - I Can See For Miles. . Bill Withers - - Ain't No Sunshine / Lean On Me. . Stevie Wonder - - Signed, Sealed, Delivered / Isn't She Lovely / ... and so many more.

Ladies and gentlemen, I might have a little more experience using oximeters than many people. I purchased 6 SPO2 monitoring devices (don't even get me started why I bought so many), prices range from $30 to $1000. Among them, Masimo is really the best …

can someone be stage 4 and not be on oxygen?