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Congested

Through the night something happens that wakes me up unable to breathe well or I'll sleep pretty much ok, but wake up congested. I'm using the humidifier,...

Through the night something happens that wakes me up unable to breathe well or I...

•8 years ago

Transplant

Somebody know anything about pulmonary transplant?

Somebody know anything about pulmonary transplant?

•8 years ago

Curious about what to use in nebulizer?

What should be used in a nebulizer?

What should be used in a nebulizer?

•8 years ago

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Living with COPD and everything else.

My name is Berta. I was diagnosed about 9 to 10 years ago with COPD/ chronic bronchitis. Well over the years had 3 different specialist change up my tx. The...

My name is Berta. I was diagnosed about 9 to 10 years ago with COPD/ chronic br...

•8 years ago

Hi I'm new here and would like some feedback on mucus relief

Hi I'm new here...my mom was diagnosed with COPD about 30 years ago..she is now 89 years old...GOD BLESS HER...however her disease has progressed in the last...

Hi I'm new here...my mom was diagnosed with COPD about 30 years ago..she is now ...

•8 years ago

Bugabuga

I am on 02 24/7 I have been on 2liters but find I get out of breath easily but if I sit for a bit my oxygen goes back to 90s after dropping as low as 60....

I am on 02 24/7 I have been on 2liters but find I get out of breath easily but i...

•8 years ago

Newbie here

Liverpool born but been in NZ for 40 years after a bit of globe trotting. Just retired and loving it. Live at a tiny beach with the Tararua mountains just...

Liverpool born but been in NZ for 40 years after a bit of globe trotting. Just r...

•8 years ago

Sleep

I was talking with my pulmonologist today and he remarked that my constant tiredness could also be due to my sleep apnea as well. I have a upgraded Bi-pap...

I was talking with my pulmonologist today and he remarked that my constant tired...

•8 years ago

LOST WITHOUT BREATHING

WHY AM I LOST WITH HAVING COPD. I WAS DIAGNOSED 10 YEARS AGO BY MY DOCTOR OF HAVING IT, FOLLOW ALL STEPS AND TAKE ALL MEDS TO CURB IT BUT NONTHING HELPS. AFTER...

WHY AM I LOST WITH HAVING COPD. I WAS DIAGNOSED 10 YEARS AGO BY MY DOCTOR OF HAV...

•8 years ago

Pulmonary Aspiration and COPD

Good morning everyone I have written this post already and sent it but haven't got a clue where too!!! Mum had a CT scan on the 7th August and an appointment...

Good morning everyone I have written this post already and sent it but haven't g...

•8 years ago

Results

Hello folks Can anyone give me some info Re. My Spirometry results FVC 5.97 (115% predicted) FEV1 3.50 (86% predicted) FEV1/FVC ratio 58% Performance status 1...

Hello folks Can anyone give me some info Re. My Spirometry results FVC 5.97 (115...

•8 years ago

Bronchiectasis Workplace Etiquette

Wondering if any other folks have had similar experiences. I've had bronchiectasis my whole life, so a major part of my daily routine has always involved...

Wondering if any other folks have had similar experiences. I've had bronchiecta...

•8 years ago

Steroids

I have been on steroids for almost 6 months and lately I've noticed that my face is very puffy. I started out at 60 mg and have tapered down to 20 mg. I...

I have been on steroids for almost 6 months and lately I've noticed that my face...

•8 years ago

My father has a lung function of 47% what can I expect? Will he last a few years?

I'm new to COPD my 62 year old father was recently told he has a lung function of 47% is that the same as Fev1? Also, if I can get him to quit smoking does he...

I'm new to COPD my 62 year old father was recently told he has a lung function o...

•8 years ago

Stumbled on this

'recently I have been having very bad oxygen levels although I'm on oxygen 24/7 @6 lmp. I sometimes would have to raise it to eight thinking my cat may have...

'recently I have been having very bad oxygen levels although I'm on oxygen 24/7 ...

•8 years ago

DNR and LIVING WILL

Do you all have your DNR and Living Will done? I have the DNR but I'm struggling with the Living Will and the doctor is wanting me to get this done. I...

Do you all have your DNR and Living Will done? I have the DNR but I'm strugglin...

•8 years ago

Induced coma vented and trachea

This is my story it happened in May of 15 I was diagnosed years before this took place and just didn't take it serious I wouldn't quit smoking when told I had...

This is my story it happened in May of 15 I was diagnosed years before this too...

•8 years ago

Copd

I am new to the group. I have copd and my oxygen level when at the best is 90 , but it's very hard for me to breathe. The dr has me on oxygen 24-7. Can anyone...

I am new to the group. I have copd and my oxygen level when at the best is 90 , ...

•8 years ago

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