My sister-in-law also has COPD, but does not belong to any groups. She asked me if I've ever heard of hair falling out from being on prednisone. I haven't had that happen myself, but thought I'd ask the group. She just started a Medrol pack and is …

A couple of questions please for anyone with more than a passing knowledge of bronchiectasis. Setting aside the fact that no matter how hard I try, I still can't pronounce the word convincingly, I'm also unclear as to the primary characteristics of this …

Hi again Alicia 45 - If you're looking for support specifically about using oxygen, it would be great if you could join us on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the "Oxygen360 - OxyTalk" at 4:00 pm EST. It's an online "social" where we discuss all …

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Hi All, I am very early stage Chronic Bronchitis - but as I have struggled a bit with anxiety, It is important for me to know that there are potential cures or treatments in the pipeline 5-10 years down the road. One of the interesting is the Rejouvenair …

Currently 7 months pregnant. But ive had this symptom before pregnancy— a feeling like im not getting properly oxygenated at night. Ill wake up and feel like i havent been breathing enough. So, during pregnancy it’s gotten worse. I wore an oxygen meter …

I have just discovered by accidentally coming across a post on this website that eating big meals can adversely affect a persons breathing. It was the reason my breathing bombs in the evening and it was something I was completely ignorant of. As someone …

First Ive heard of Silicone for this -- where do u buy them?

Thanks Amanda--Took me 688 seconds----Not as fast or sharp as I think I am!!!!

I think it's very strange that it's always "blamed" on latex. I didn't think anything, especially medical supplies, was made with latex any more? I've also figured out that this cannot be the reason, because I wear "rubber" kitchen gloves for hours on …

The answer is "it depends". There are a number of factors: where the cancer is, what type of surgery is needed, what your current lung function is, the degree and location of emphysema, etc. Most lung cancers are not resectable because they have already …

Hi again! I have a quick question for doctor Dave if he doesn’t mind answering for me and what seems to be a lot of other Internet forum posters. I have been doing a little research regarding the pulmonary effects of illicit drug abuse, particularly …

Hello friends. I have had some variations in my spirometry results that have me wondering what the future brings. I've had tests annually around year end in 2019, 2020 and 2021. According to the Gold criteria, I was stage 2 in 2019, stage 3 in 2020, and …

When I found myself in the world of respiratory care in 1980, believe it or not, school and credentialing were not required for a person to work in respiratory care!* We learned as we worked by watching our colleagues and by doing. Connie, a registered …

Last week, Stephanie Williams gave us a great introduction on how to use a pulse oximeter along with the My COPD Action Plan to make sure you are managing your COPD symptoms as well as possible. She shared her thought that everyone with COPD should have …

Dear Juels: The chart above shows the "effective" oxygen levels in the air at different altitudes. air is always 21% oxygen ( what you see at sea level), but the overall atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude. Thus, when one goes to 5000 feet- it …

My mom is complaining of severe facial itching around her mouth, nose and chin. Benadryl cream and tablets aren't helping. We are trying to figure out if this could be coming from the plastic tubing of her oxygen line or nebuliser mask. Or if it could be …

“Do you have a pulse oximeter at home?” “Have you checked your O2 sats (saturation)?” “What does your pulse ox say?” Those are some questions that I used to ask my patients all the time when I was leading a pulmonary rehabilitation class or talking to …

hi all, hope everyone is doing well. can anyone let me know what these results mean? I have had my spirometer test and got my results back from my gp but haven’t had my appointment with the pulmonologist yet

5B - Must be tally ho, that is a term in fox hunting. Though I see no relation to the clue other than "ho"?? 5C - I didnt see answered, wife said "block Head". I said "Yes Dear"......

I have so much respect for those using an oxygen concentrator. This thing is louder than a circus in my room. any suggestions to dampen the noise? I read to put it outside the room. But i need longer cannulas. Anymore tips Thanks!! Take good care.

Moderate persistent asthma was my gift from Covid (I had it in Nov/Dec of 2020). My pulmonologist will not give me a COPD diagnosis because I still blow spectacular numbers in the booth, but like you … I am constantly having to clear my throat. It seems …

Hi there, Eddie 7 - I am glad you posted your question here. If I may, I would like to pose a question to your original post. Has your physician tested you for bronchiectasis? I ask because there are studies that indicate a high prevalence of …

Hi again everyone, I hope you are all having an awesome new year so far and staying safe and healthy. I came down with covid a few weeks ago and found it to be pretty mild which was a relief! I assume it was the omicron variant that everyone else was …