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I do want to add that I appreciate this site. It's free, and we all get a lot from it. We and the people who own it. It is a godsend and probably a life saver. It could be so much better. At one time… read more
Machine delivers warm and humidifier air under pressure via cannula.
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I heard about the Beast (as I lovingly call it) from the head RT at Pulmonary Rehab. Mentioned it to my pulmonary doc who immediately commented that it would help me. I could ask him why… read more
I'm trying to decide what I want in my Advance Directives and whether or not I want to mention the intubation procedure. I know several people have had it and say that it's saved their lives. So I'm wondering if you would do it again. Thanks in advance
@A MyCOPDTeam Member, this may be an aside, but we're told the British Royalty practice holistic medicine. Maybe that's why they live into their 90s
And I've certainly seen where a medication… read more
I am having trouble eating I can’t eat nothing seems every time I look at food it makes me think I’m gonna throw up if anyone else having this problem and if so, what are you doing about it because my doctor can’t seem to come up with anything for me they just keep telling me I need to gain weight well I would if I could if I could eat anyone has an answer to this problem please let me know. Thank you in advance, Teresa.
Gastric, heart or Diabetes issues aside, you will definitely gain weight if you eat all the WRONG things! 😂
My Doc eventually put me on the low-dose Prednisone routine, and yes that was 30 pounds… read more
What are the duty’s and or purpose’s of an Ambassador on this group site? How do they come about, and who are they? 👥
About a month or so ago there was a question on here from Sharona! I couldn't believe that one. I happened to write to her frequently so I knew that she had passed away nearly 5 years ago! Yikes… read more
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I use a Philips Mini Portable Oxygen Concentrator (1.5 ltrs pm to 5ltrs pm) with capacity for 2hrs and 4 hrs battery capacity running time at 3litres per minute on pulse rate. I use it… read more
Help me I walk very slow. Any walking is better than no walking and the more I walk faster I can get is not a real fast pace, but it’s better than crawling peace be with you at this time of year.
How accurate are oximeters? Whats the "normal" range?
Great I will get some tomarrow.
Is there anyone here that still smokes after being diagnosed. I am looking for some support to quit. I have attempted it several times since my diagnoses and have failed terribly. The patches, gum, vape pens and even cold turkey (which I wouldn't recommend)! The Doctor won't put me on Chantix because I suffer from Severe Major Depression and the side effects wouldn't be good for me!!! Two weeks ago I had an exacerbation and the E.R doctor ordered chest x-ray.s He came back after reading them… read more
I quite by keeping a dayly log of what I smoke at first I reduced by 5 smokes à week then the next week I added 5 more that équaled 10 smokes in two weeks some and never beat myself if I missed à day… read more
It’s not actually me that has copd. It’s my 76 year old father. I joined this website for him as he is not very good with technology. I’m very heartbroken to see him struggling and I’m so much pain. The copd is progressing very quickly- a lot quicker than I expected... we are talking a COMPLETE change from November of last year. He is now on oxygen full time, (wasn’t on it at all prior) he can’t barely feed himself without having major breathing issues, his days of walking are long gone, can’t… read more
I turn 83 ¥ears old December 22. Have been on oxygen 10-12 years. Diagnosed with copd 12 years ago and went on oxygen at 3LPM night time only. Shortly thereafter went on oxygen 24-7. Then i was… read more