I keep my resting o2 between 89-92 and typically remove and hang below chin until I move. Some people keep theres higher, 94-5ish. You should not be wearing o2 above that. Theres a lot of information on the topic, some confusing and some contested. …

Prior to actually experiencing an exacerbation, and reading posts here, I often wondered "were those serious SOB's" an exacerbation's? Well, now I know, they weren't! I've had 2 exacerbation's in the last 2 years, both different, both disabling, and both …

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They come in all forms. For many years I never understood the word - till I had one. Yes I had SOB incidents, {wondering in the back of my mind, was that an exasperation?},but nothing like an exasperation - they are serious breathing issues. Just got …

Thank you so much for your time Jean, Blair and edpe.. Very useful indeed and with plenty for me to work on. I need to change things. Fatigue and all it's pointless manifestations are a particular nightmare to me and the absolute antithesis of who I am, …

Well… here we are, at the end of April. Over the course of this month, we’ve taken the My COPD Action Plan quiz, talked about triggers and early warning signs, and learned about next steps to be empowered to better manage your COPD at home. Today let’s …

Hi Everyone, I first want to thank all of you who have been following my high strung, impulsive tendencies on this site. I’m learning about me and finally accepting me and proud I quit smoking. What’s so interesting is when I was smoking I had less …

We usually think about breathing hazards in our environment in the form of smoke and fumes. But did you know that for people who are at risk, nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease is caused by exposure to mycobacteria found in soil and water? …

I don’t know if you like crosswords as much as I do, but I have created one that is All About COPD! Our emphasis this month is sharing information with those who are newly diagnosed with COPD. Jane and I have posted some information this week detailing …

Has anyone had the procedure, Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR)?

Hi Eddie. I don't have an answer either. Time to call your Dr and tell him/her what's going on. Sounds kinda like a mini exacerbation-if there is such a thing!! Try not to panic--it doesn't help--you did recover so that's good. Hang in there. Hope you …

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Sometime I feel chest pain, back pain or pain in left dide under my shoulder. Sometimes is sharp pain. On and off pain.

Questions. Questions. Questions Does Phlegm ever go away with COPD for any of you- or is it an everyday rest of your life thing? What is the relation with COPD and Post Nasal Drip? Does anyone one know the reasoning behind this problem? Have a great …

If you have been told that you have COPD, you may know by now what the letters C.O.P.D. stand for – chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. But when it comes right down to it, what actually happens in the lungs? In other words, how are they supposed to …

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Has any1 with COPD gotten both shots? If so what were the side effects, does it affect your breathing? Would you recommend getting the vaccine? TY

This should be a breeze for all sports fans, especially since the All Star game is coming up. //ed

I have COPD and use an oxygen concentrator in the daytime only. Due to severe sleep apnea, I use a BiPAP machine at night which keeps my oxygen saturation at a healthy level, so I don't need supplementary oxygen at night. I have a 50-foot tubing on the …

Any tips for taking on insomnia related to steroid use? Thanks!

As JimmyS reminds us, "take your meds regularly" Below is pictured the system I use to assist and insure I'm doing just that. Last year I ordered a prostate drug, it arrived on New Years Eve, as I was taking my last one {can't pee w/o it!}. So now I made …

So I went the other day to get my pneumonia shot and they called me after and told me that they gave me the wrong one. I guess even though I told them I was sixty five and that there is a shot that is for older people they still gave me the wrong shot. …

How about a counselor and geriatrician to help your mom and siblings sort out mom's options? Sounds like she currently has quite a few medical issues--fractures, afib, cancer AND COPD. The geriatrician can help sort all of them out and help you all …

I suffer anywhere from an exacerbation every 18 months to 4 or more of them a year. So far, we are generally able to nip them in the bud quickly, to minimize the permanent damage. I am currently scheduled to see an infectious disease specialist because …

Hello everyone, I am new to the site and a COPD patient.  Can anyone tell me what color the COPD awareness ribbon is?