Nebulizers don’t cut it with me. I hate doing it and then get no effect. So I don’t use it which was a constant frustration to the head of my pulmonary rehab team
Hi I have been on oxygen for over a year now 24/24 i been working hard on losing weight, rehab, and doing what is asked from me, they check often but i wonder, can one ever get to get off oxygen or is it to stay.
Hi, @A MyCOPDTeam Member, I would like to know what your doctor says. So far I'm doing well. Every now and then my throat feels raw and I don't know what that is unless it's bronchitis. After one or… read more
I have 2 /25 ft. Oxygen Tubing for my home concentrator, any idea the trick to keep it untangled?
I’m going to try the dryer sheet and look for the o2 remote too! Thanks fir the tips everyone !
Was diagnosed with COPD some years ago ,but diagnosis wasn't conclusive. Another consultant
said Asthma but not conclusive . Had Pleurisy which scarred left lung ,left me in a lot of pain on left side which I still suffer from . Flairs up if I get a cold or flu and mucus production flairs up as well. Constantly trying to clear it
Have been to GP on countless occasions and get the same answer : chest sounding and all clear ,but I feel constantly congested. Have inhaler at night & morning and… read more
I have the capsules but I have noticed that many of them are only 1/2 to3/4 full. I am going to finish those but will not buy any more of those. I also have the extract that’s easier to take. Just… read more
One side affect of prednisone is shortness of breath. Has anyone ever started on prednisone while they already have SOB? Did your shortness of breath worsen.
My breathing always improves with Prednisone. Now all I take is 5mg daily. Couple years back when my late stage Emphysema, MAC Disease and fungal disease, Fusarium decided to party in my lungs I took… read more
How is it possible for x-rays to show possible çopd and when you do the lung function test the results are basically off the charts with fev1/fvc % being way over 100% mind blowing but I'm just grateful
Thanks what the x-ray picked up was hyperinflation of the lungs possibly due to COPD/emphysema hence my sceptism when the PFT showed extremely good results and considering the weekend I had SOB and… read more
Hello everyone, I have COPD/asthma. Just wanted to know there’s anybody else’s throat get tightened that you can’t swallow or you choke on your food
Check with your doctor to see if your problem could possibly be what is called Schatzki’s Ring. I had a problem with it back in 1992.
Also diaphramic breathing i helpful
Does taking a shower help you breathe better?
Mel
I leave the br door open a bit and have my machine just outside of the room so I get fairly dry air. On bad days I use bathing wipes to at least quell the stink😀
Weather definitely effects my copd
When it is very cold it is hard to breathe. I cover my mouth and nose with a scarf or something. I live in NC so I don't have to deal with that often
The worse is… read more