I have had one also vest airway system but I didn't see where it helped me at all. Mine was covered by medicare a couple years ago. Yes it was covered cause of bronchiectasis diagnoses. Yes its Hill Rom.

Co-insurance for a Pulmonary Vest is unaffordable. Are there any options? Such as Foundations? Grants or buying used? I have limited resources and am trying to develop information from others in the same situations or that can address tthese needs. …

Wanting to know if vests work for clearing mucous in advanced COPD patients and is it covered by insurance and/or medicare? Where do we begin to try to get one for my mother?

I will be 65 this August (God willing!) and am wondering about all this talk of Medicare- Presently I am covered with California state medi-cal program - For those with limited income. (social security is my only source) I do not pay for insurance, I …

My local doc is encouraging me to try this vest that apparently pounds on you to help get out the mucus. It's previously primarily been used for cystic fybrosis patients. My VA docs don't think it is necessary because I'm still able to cough up what crud …

My husband is going to be sanding and painting our kitchen walls and cabinets. What precautions should I take? Any suggestions would be a

I have done the same as Ed with a spreadsheet but stopped entering the data months ago. I think I will start doing it again. I have one of those marble looking Composition Books that I keep for notes and questions for the doc's. I leave room between the …

There's still time to sign up for our 15th annual COPD Education Day held on Friday, 9/10/2021 , from 9:30-noon Hawaii Standard Time (that means 3:30-5, Eastern Daylight TIme). More information is on our website, 15th Annual COPD Education Day–Friday, …

Just out of curiosity, have you seen a good therapist to be evaluated for anxiety? If you can rule that out, and I think a good therapist could, or would know someone who could, then your wife wouldn't have anything to point to and you could spend your …

Hi Fcwarneka! co2 build up is determined by an ABG (arterial blood gas test). If you have an ABG and are found to have too much co2 in your blood, a BiPAP or Trilogy would likely be ordered. If you tend to retain co2 and feel as if you have air trapped, …

This was last updated 2010, but it seems interesting so I'm sharing it. It summarizes Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow for COPD. If someone has this more updated, let us know.

I saw a commercial yesterday for Symbicort Savings Offer where you could get it for free up to one year if you are eligible. Posting here for those that could use it. Symbicort Savings Offer

Our Pennsylvania State Captain, Tina Moyer, talks about her experience living with COPD for COPD Awareness Month. #Tell10 Have you seen the video? Share with your friends! http://copdf.co/TinaStory

A video was recently posted to my Facebook page about this procedure - I have tried to do more research to see if it's something that may be used to regenerate lung cells, but all the links I go to require a subscription to read the scholarly articles. I …

HI. I have been diagnosed with severe COPD and am on oxygen 24/7. I am just wondering if anyone in the same situation has ever been able to come off of the oxygen at some point, evenj if only for a few hours a day. And if so, how did you manage to do so? …

after seeing your doctor why does it take 4 months to a pft and chest x-ray

Hi everyone, I am a 33 year old mom of two small kids and I recently had a “small patch of emphysema” show up incidentally in my lower right lung on a CT scan for something unrelated. The CT scan lists it as findings of congenital lobar emphysema but I …

Any comments about advertised about "gummy bears" to help breathing?

I'm like the others--Getting to be more like Jack---Next time I go to the Dr---- Maybe I'll bring Jack with me !!! lol. ✌️Thanks Jane!

I'm impressed with my discharge instructions from the hospital today. Regarding COPD, they follow very closely to what I've learned here. Including recommendations for rehab, action plan, PLB, etc. I'm going to attempt to have them refer COPD patients to …

I see information about COPD360 Social Hour. It is not at a time that works for me, but I would like to get the information. Are these available to watch after the event? How do I find them? Thanks.

I was just diagnosed with Emphysema and I am 31 years old. I am having a lot of trouble dealing with this because I am a little lost with all the info online and by what my Doctor said. My Fev1 is 109% and my fvc is 118 I believe. After a CT scan she …

I was given a oxlife POC for traveling long distance to ND for my dr appts. It does go to 6 demand which will work for me as I need high flow so this works sitting in car will keep me saturated. Has dc power for the cig lighter but will not charge higher …

what can be done naturally if she is retaining? I have increased her breakfast to include proteins but wants to go back to sleep and feels bad.