will the Inogen poc work at 30 degree temps?

We consulted several pulmonologists for my husband's mild asthma over the last one year. No one mentioned COPD. We're currently overseas in an area of heavy air pollution now. His reaction of worsening asthma/wheezing here is leading diagnosis of COPD …

I've been taking this newly FDA approved med for 1 month. Also taking Trelegy. Good results. I'm not seeing any of the possible side effects. I no longer feel the Trelegy "wearing off" at the end of the day. I have stopped regular use of my Albuterol …

Does anyone else seem to have more difficulty standing still than walking ?

Hi ! I know this question has been asked in the past. I have a friend who loves and sells Vollara . It is a good machine but costs around $800. What do you recommend? Thanks

Hi, The graph shows life expectancy (for males) beyond 65, dependent on smoking status and COPD stage at 65... I think if you can get to 65 in stage 1 or 2 and quit smoking the outlook is fairly bright (on average / all things being equal)... One thing …

the following email came to me today, Lung inflammation in COPD is reduced with a form of vitamin B3 https://copdnewstoday.com/news/form-vitamin-b3-lowers-copd-lung-inflammation-study/ They studied nicotinamide riboside. Read the article. I wrote to …

Emphysematous changes and early background COPD on my CT. Lung function testing in a couple of weeks. I am doing everything I can to slow progression - daily exercise, good eating, vaccinations etc I play 8 ball pool and attend our National event …

My husband recently found a video about a Taiwanese hospital that performs lung ablation for COPD patients. The Dr. stated that he's had success with the procedure. Upon checking into it, it seems it was started by a team in a Sichuan hospital in China. …

I've been using Trelegy inhaler for 6 weeks and in the past 3 weeks have noticed a tremendous amount of mucus. Continual coughing. Should I stop using it?

I am a candidate for a lung transplant looking to chat with people who have gone through this process.

Hi gilly_baba - I use an Inogen G5. I live in Wisconsin so I do live in more extreme weather; snowy and very cold in the winter. I am regularly outside for long periods of time, both in the cold and snow and have had no problems with the POC or with …

I went to pulmonologist and I was diagnosed with COPD 2 years ago. I asked my second pulmonologist about getting involved with some breathing techniques..his answer not at this time. Second time I went to same doctor asked this question again and was …

Hi All, I have mild COPD, FEV1 around 90% and mild hypertension around 135/95. My Oxygen sats average 98% during the day and 94% at night (night time reading might not be a very accurate) I have a good exercise tolerance / non-smoker / healthy BMI. I …

I did a little research on it and what I read was contradictary. The manufacturer states it goes up to 1.5 LPM and battery lasts up to 4 hours (without specifying the liter flow it uses to measure) but Bridge to Care states it goes up to 2LPM and will …

Hi, i hope you are all as well as can be. I'm writing on behalf of my husband, he is 42 years young and has been diagnosed for around 6 years (i think it is) He was stage 3 roughly a year ago when he last saw his specialist, he has had a fair few flare …

Hi, My spirometry show that i have No copd, so i dont know if this is anything to worry about. I have some sympthoms like sob while exercise, chest pain and now i noticed that my mucus is frostly and white. I googled it and it says it sign of copd. …

One of our board members, Dr. MeiLan Han from the University of Michigan, has written a book "Breathing Lessons: A doctors Guide to Lung Health " which we reviewed in our book club several months ago. She also recorded the audio for the audio version of …

Hi all, Does anyone struggle with a constant runny nose? My mom has severe emphysema and has had a runny nose for the last 10+ years. There is no congestion/stuffy nose, just a constant drip of fluid. She is on room air. Nothing seems to help - she has …

Does anyone have problems in 90% humidity?

I have been diagnosed with both asthma and COPD since 2011. Diagnosis confirmed after recent lung function tests in hospital. PEF 77% predicted (reversible to 86%), FEV1 56% (reversible to 67%) and FEV1/FVC 49% (reversible to 54%). Never smoked. No …

I've always had asthma but never had trouble with it until a couple years ago. Earlier in the year my dr diagnosed me with stage 2 copd. No literature or anything. Just told me to quit smoking. He put me on Trelegy (only half a lung was working 50% …

has anyone been on Trellegy and it stoped working

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Hello, I'm new here and just read a post that is 2yrs old from lizimandu57 about Trelegy. I'm not sure how to contact her but she said that she got her Trelegy from Canada. I would like to know the name of the pharmacy. How do I contact lizimandu57? …