to ask your doctor at your visit? Was there in March, for first time/diagnosis and go back in June
@A MyCOPDTeam Member thank you for the hug I hope some of the answers you receive can help lots of folks are so helpful sending hugs right back at you have a great weekend God bless you breathe easy… read more
Thank you. Been on antibiotic for 6 days . Feeling better.
What are the symptoms of a COPD flare up?? I've been really coughing and the gunk sticks in my throat thus I have the feeling that I am choking and then I throw up afterwards.
Shirley, you don't need a breathing test to be treated for an exacerbation. As a matter of fact, a breathing test then would show you at your worst, and could be significantly different once you've… read more
Why does your Pulmonary dr want you to see a cardiologist ?
thank you
Woke up this morning and blood pressure was highter than its ever been. 210-115. Was considering calling ambulence but prayed through it. Anyone ever experience anything like that?
Please check in with your doctor
Does anyone else suffer from daily backaches? I can’t do anything without having to sit down and rest! This morning I woke up with my hips and legs hurting. I took a couple of Tylenol but so far they haven’t helped. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Rosemary Good......
What kind of breathing treatments do you get? I would love to try that and possibly get off nightly oxygen.
The COPD Foundation has a survey on telehealth for COPD that you’re invited to take; we’d appreciate your feedback!
https://forms.gle/xBtgGgFhuEVinb9j9
Thanks!
Also took the survey.
Does anyone have trouble breathing more than usual when using a jetted spa?
We have a hot tub that i use quite frequently. Once in a while it bothers me and when it does i get out and stay away from it.
We don't use chlorine. We use bromine in ours.
I am considering getting one of those exercise/health monitoring watches. I have read reviews of ones that can monitor your heart rate, exercise, sleep patterns and work like an oximeter. They seem to have a wide range in price from the simple to the iWatch by Apple. So, has anyone used one and do you recommend any specific brand? I don't want to waste my money but it seems like they could be a good tool for monitoring our condition. Just looking for recommendations if you have used one… read more
As you know, few models have O2 sensing anymore. Active HR should be considered a minimum. Follow the reviews based on preferred features and your budget
This is one of the few tech items with a… read more