Yes, @A MyCOPDTeam Member, according to the better breathers club I attended. Per their teachings, you are set a specific setting (I’m on two (2) liters per minute) and you run the risk of… read more
Hello, Happy birthday month @A MyCOPDTeam Member🎂 yes lower sats 88 and below are cause for headaches. Are you drinking enough liquids throughout the day? Dehydration can also cause headaches. Even… read more
I find it a lot easier to walk with my rollator. I don’t need it in the house, yet. I keep it in the trunk of my car for Dr. appts. and errands. Also, I can put an extra battery for my oxygen under… read more
Has anyone use NAC or know if there are real benefits to using it?
NAC is often used by people who have excess mucus as Rolland has said. It is smelly!
Has anyone got the Zephyr-Valve? If so is it working and is it worth it? I am very interested in it myself. Not sure if the VA will ok it or not. Thanks in advance. James
Hope everyone is doing good...
For people who qualify for the procedure, they have been relatively successful: some people have found they have really improved lung function and an increase in what they can do and how comfortable… read more
Yes, @A MyCOPDTeam Member, depression and anxiety are such a likely side effect to our diagnosis that my pulmonologist never brought up the topic of me quitting work once my stats got terrible and… read more
What is the best way to take Sambuca? Does it really help?
I thought it was supposed to help with your breathing.
It might for some people: those who reduce carb consumption significantly might see a change in breathing.
What are symptoms that seemed different from just average upper respiratory infection? What were your treatments for it? 🤷🏻♀️
I have a pulmonologist who really doesn't want to treat symptoms and insists I go to the ER and wait 3 or 4 hours for a chest x-ray and get treated there, and call Advice if I need ongoing treatment… read more
What you're describing sounds more like a panic attack than a flare-up and it may be quite short-lived. A flare-up would probably include coughing, mucus production, sore throat, headache and… read more