trying to figure out if the elliptical will be to difficult since it is all strength. The treadmill is electric and can go real slow to start with

for the last approx. 4 years I have been on greater than 6 liters of oxygen. since then I have always used High flow tubing and high flow cannuals. Now I am being told that there is no such thing has high flow tubing. Does anyone have any experience in …

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Whenever I use a new cannula there is an odor similar to plastic that eventually wears off. Has anyone else experienced this? Does anyone know how I might lessen this odor prior to switching out the previous one? Thanks

This is certainly worth another discussion with your doctor and getting your CPAP system re evaluated. There are many different masks and settings- hopefully you'll be able to find one that works better for you.

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Received notice today that I am to report for Brochoscopy, on Monday, 10/24/2022, with the hope that I will receive Zephyr Valve placements for lung reduction of my hyper inflated upper right lobe. I will report, whenever possible, on how it goes. See my …

I been on oxycodome 8 yrs. Just told COPD now severe. Its called Tzampa 9mg oxycodone. Can i be safe breathing still. I still been taking it daily and no issue im aware of?

It seems like it could be useful for many but does have some limitations that I can see: 1. You can only use 15' oxygen hoses connected to it which really doesn't give you a lot of freedom of movement in a room. 2. Would see more fitting to a single …

My granny was diagnosed with COPD three months ago. She was a singer, but now she finds it difficult. Does anyone have any tips on rehabilitating to singing? Also, does singing help her lungs? Many thanks.

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I'm coughing up yellow mucus every morning since July. The mucus is very thick, almost feel like dried silicone that comes up from deep of my lung, but only appears in the morning. After this piece of "silicone" to be coughed up, other mucus I cough up …

Yes, I agree there are many aspects that need to be considered before buying a POC. It is best to discuss with her current pulmonologist and oxygen supplier. It is always also good to do your own research. This is a helpful article about choosing POCs, …

I would imagine that most if not many of the people getting the zephyr valves are on supplemental oxygen. The valves are implanted and have no moving parts nor do they requie or use any power source. What they do is block off more diseased parts of the …

Hi COPD community, Two weeks ago I attended my mothers house where I found her blue in the lips and hands. She was complaining of a headache and was drowsy. I was concerned about her oxygen levels, so I attended a pharmacy and purchased a oximeter. I then tested her, with oxygen levels reading 55-58. I called an ambulance and she was transported to emergency. Later that evening I received a call from ED to attend as they believed she would die that evening. They placed her on antibiotics and pumped high flow oxygen into …

In allergy season I use Flonase. Rest of the time I use Ayr saline nasal mist. Good luck Jim

Diagnosis: I hope I have Many years left Not sure what this means I have since quit smoking BUt Feel this is a Death sentence. Dr Said I would be fine quit but Im a alfa1 ms gene 109 this is all hard to understand the dr just said go home quit smoking …

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Good Morning Everyone, New to the group as I have recently been diagnosed with mild COPD. I am in need of a Pulmonologist who accepts self pay patients as I have an indemnity type health coverage policy which requires me to pay on date of service. It …

Hello everyone, I’m a 43 years male and I’m new to this community. I started to have shortness breath 8 months ago. X-ray shows “hyperexpansion with flattening of hemidiaphragms and blunting posterior sulci”, suspected emphysema, but a CT scan shows …

75 year old male. Good weight moderate or more copd. Emphysema. Resting spo2 resting is 90-95 sometimes better. Saturation goes down hard with any sort of exertion such as lifting or walking up stairs I have been prescribed 2-3 lpm of ox when exerting …

I was diagnosed with COPD and Alpha1 about 7 years ago. In the past 13 months I have had 3 sinus infections. I am wondering if there is any connection between recurring sinus infections and Alpha1? Look forward to any input on this, and thanks.