Hopefully, your pulmo MD can give you some ideas when you see him in a few weeks.  At this point, we would all just be guessing and that may just cause more confusion than help.  It's excellent that you've quit smoking, as that is THE BEST thing any of …

Here is a great article on how to use inhalers. How do you think you are doing with them?? What was the hardest thing to learn about using inhalers? http://copd.about.com/od/copdtreatment/fl/5-Reasons-Your-COPD-Inhalers-May-Not-Be-Working …

I use a pellet stove (new) to heat part of my house.  Does anyone have any information about the safety of it's use with my COPD?

I get so confused with 02 and when should it be used I get conflicting answers I am on 02 for sleep and exertion. This couple months has been tough for me. Been prednisone and Sat ended up in ER with excasberation. I have noticed my Sats are dropping …

Hi Pam72, I am also on a CPAP machine. I use the full face mask. You did not mention if you were on oxygen also. If so you might need to increase your O2 flow when you go to bed. I would check with my provider to see if this may be an option. It does …

Have you used your POC for sleep before? Is it a pulse machine? If it is a pulse machine, I would have my doctor ask my O2 supplier for nightime pulse-ox test while you sleep with the POC. Although it may keep you saturated fine while awake, when you …

Hi rini, We are all so very different that suggesting the best place for someone with COPD to live is going to be very subjective.  For example - I lived in the Midwest until 44 years ago when we moved to Florida because of my husband's work.  Even …

I think it really helps to find imaginative ways of demonstrating the mortality figures - or any other relevant statistics that can bring home the enormity of the problem. For example  Jayne said  'Every four minutes a person dies of COPD ' (in the USA) …

Do you have any resolutions for 2015?

Has anyone got the vaccine during a flair up minor or major

Hi Fabina.  Here are a few ways my husband has found.  First, there is a lot of information here on this site.  If he can't find what he needs he can ask, complain of just let off some frustration and see what others do with the same problem.   2nd he …

hi all I was diagnosed about five year ago with having copd I had sob and went to an emergency room the sr there done a chest X-ray and diagnosed me with copd gave me a very strong steroid and an albuterol inhaler and that was all I've been to the sr …

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WOW! A couple flights of stairs stop me!

An interesting article on mesothelioma and COPD along with thoughts on when you should be tested for both: https://mesothelioma.net/chronic-obstructive-pulmo...

First I want to say heart issues have been ruled out and I do have fibryo. I have noticed when I have pain, in the soft tissue of the ribs front and back, that my 02 is low. Is this a coincidence or related? Maybe a little of both?

What temperature should a severe copd patient should maintain indoor and how to venture out in cold weather

I went to a pulmonologist had the lung breathing tests but could not check for my stage  because I'm allergic to Ventolin and albuterol. He sort of through his hands in the air and more or less said I can't help you. I tried to see another …

My husband (49) developed COPD after an lung injury in 08. He currently suffers from the following conditions in addition to his COPD: Critical Illness Neuropathy (both legs though I think this is spreading) Osteopenia Proteinuria(CKD)-which causes edema …

Interesting read -  http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20141111/NEWS03/141119957/workplace-wellness-programs-can-flag-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary

Well I went to see my doctor he was surprisingly no plussed by what he saw on my medical reports. I take back what I said about him before in another post. And feel bad about that. He took the time to explain what COPD is - and the effects it can have. …

Your father is most probably undergoing what is called an exacerbation. These are episodes where his breathing and symptoms suddenly get worse. When sats are in the low range like what you describe, it is both scary and dangerous. In many cases, …

My 62 mother was put into ICU 4 day ago because her CO2 levels was way to high. She has stage 4 COPD and was diagnosis with pneumonia in her right lung. She has made improvements in the last 4 days and they have tried to take her off life support but her …

Lots of questions and comments here about the lack of attention, knowledge and support for COPD relative to other diseases. I think we suffer from being an invisible illness in that other than oxygen use in public which only applies to some of us, we …

Is there any relationship between COPD and kidney function?