COPD
Questions + Answers
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
I have been waking up lately gasping for air. My lung doctor has ordered a sleep test. My question is. Could COPD and oxygen 24/7 lead to sleep apnea? I am already retaining CO2. Just wondered what the possibilities could be. Thanks!
Has anybody tried the Himalayan salt thresh thing
Has anybody tried the Himalayan salt thresh thing
I keep seeing these ads for salt therapy and I wondered if anybody knows about it.
Lots of people have tried it; about half think it's wonderful and the other half don't. It won't hurt you, and you may find that you feel better. The… read more
Showers and breathing
Showers and breathing
Does taking a shower help you breathe better?
Mel
I find it does even though I bathe instead of shower. I think because the water is warm not cold.
Oxygen Tubing tangled
Oxygen Tubing tangled
I have 2 /25 ft. Oxygen Tubing for my home concentrator, any idea the trick to keep it untangled?
Are we sometimes hurting ourselves?
Are we sometimes hurting ourselves?
It seems I do things without thinking, that make me feel worse soon after. I eat meat or spicy foods for a late dinner. Many times that results in a night of propping up on 3 pillows and sipping water. Sometimes the results are even worse than that. Another big issue I have is stress. Why can't I remember that in a world of COPD, a few dirty plates in the sink just don't matter? So I was wondering, are there things that you find yourself doing that make things some things worse… read more
Does anyone have issues with your back feeling hot when SOB?
Does anyone have issues with your back feeling hot when SOB?
My back feels like I have a heating pad on my back on high, and I don't. My skin doesn't feel hot to the touch, so it is inside next to my lungs I guess.It seems to be getting worse and my doctor has never heard of anything like it. It is hard to explain it.
Has anyone had to deal with a MAC infection? (mycrobacterial avium complex)
Has anyone had to deal with a MAC infection? (mycrobacterial avium complex)
lung infection somewhat rare.
Thank you Jean. I am on 3 different antibiotics. Yes it is brutal two months now and no end in sight.
COPD and Cancer Treatment
COPD and Cancer Treatment
I have a question for the community.
I am a 19 year survivor of esophageal cancer, had surgery which pulled my remaining stomach up into my chest cavity after removal of 2/3rds of my esophagus and 1/3 of my stomach. This then resulted in being diagnosed with COPD. I tried to convince my pulmonary Dr. that doing the above surgery caused my COPD, but he said that would not cause it. I will finally get to the question. Has anyone had a surgery such as I mentioned and had it result in… read more
Tips for those with COPD and gardening
Tips for those with COPD and gardening
I've seen tips for doing housework, traveling etc. Does anyone have tips for doing gardening while living with moderate to severe COPD?
