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Lung transplant

My new Pulmonologist mentioned lung transplant as something for me to consider . I am open to advice from anyone with experience in this . I am exploring...

My new Pulmonologist mentioned lung transplant as something for me to consider ....

•7 years ago

HELP w/ oxygen delivery options

I am freaking out....My oxygen distributor is having a hard time keeping up w/ the demand. I normally use C size cannisters but have not been able to get them...

I am freaking out....My oxygen distributor is having a hard time keeping up w/ t...

•7 years ago

BALLOONS!

Hi, I recently joined this group and finding it helpful and supportive. I was diagnosed with COPD nearly 13 years ago. I had quit smoking, was walking and...

Hi, I recently joined this group and finding it helpful and supportive. I was d...

•7 years ago

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New to the community and COPD,

Looking forward to talking with others who are dealing with this disease, and learning how to cope and manage it.

Looking forward to talking with others who are dealing with this disease, and l...

•7 years ago

Polycythemia & a Venesection.

I was rushed into hospital last week really poorly, I had Pneumonia! Two days before being discharged I was told I had Polycythemia? Never heard of it, I've to...

I was rushed into hospital last week really poorly, I had Pneumonia! Two days be...

•7 years ago

Mild COPD

Thank you to everyone for taking the time to read my post & for the information you gave in your replies. I had an appointment today at the Respiratory...

Thank you to everyone for taking the time to read my post & for the information ...

•7 years ago

Is it really COPD?

I had one lung function test where my FEV1 was 46 and then another test where my FEV1 was 75? Isn't an FEV1 of 75 still considered to be mild COPD? I don't...

I had one lung function test where my FEV1 was 46 and then another test where my...

•7 years ago

Earth Clinic: Alternative Treatments for COPD

Just checked out the Earth Clinic page on COPD, lots of alternative treatments....

Just checked out the Earth Clinic page on COPD, lots of alternative treatments.....

•7 years ago

Mild COPD

Hi I'm Fiona, I was diagnosed with mild COPD at the beginning of the year, after three consecutive bouts of pneumonia. My consultant said it would get better....

Hi I'm Fiona, I was diagnosed with mild COPD at the beginning of the year, after...

•7 years ago

Newbie, First Post

Hello, I am new here. I have logged in a few times and read some of the posts. I was diagnosed with COPD almost a year ago and am still trying to learn about...

Hello, I am new here. I have logged in a few times and read some of the posts. ...

•7 years ago

Depression

I just wrote a long note about my experience s and I lost the page, I will repeat it later,wow really makes me frustrated,, that s what I was rambling on...

I just wrote a long note about my experience s and I lost the page, I will repea...

•7 years ago

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Do you ever get do depressed

Do you get so depressed when you have such a bad episode at night and it last most of the day and all you want to do is cry and I know it does not help when I...

Do you get so depressed when you have such a bad episode at night and it last mo...

•7 years ago

Lung Function Percentage Question....

I'm confused about my test results. How do you figure out my lung percentage on the pulmonary function test? My FEV1 is 0.9L Thanks for your help :-)

I'm confused about my test results. How do you figure out my lung percentage on ...

•7 years ago

Quitting smoking

I am trying to quit smoking but am finding that my breathing seems worse instead of better. Is this normal or just me? Thanks

I am trying to quit smoking but am finding that my breathing seems worse instead...

•7 years ago

Vitamin C for COPD

I posted this link replying in another thread, but want to make sure more people see it. High dose vitamin C can help COPD, read the comments here:...

I posted this link replying in another thread, but want to make sure more people...

•7 years ago

Hello

I just happened upon this site looking for any kind of tips tricks etc

I just happened upon this site looking for any kind of tips tricks etc

•7 years ago

Need some help on understanding...

I was wondering if anyone else has the feeling that their bra has been getting a lot tighter? My mom always complained of how her bra felt tight. And she was...

I was wondering if anyone else has the feeling that their bra has been getting a...

•7 years ago

New here

I am new year so here goes I am a amputee in a wheel chair and also have end stage COPD and Asthma and enthasima my doctor says there is no more they can do...

I am new year so here goes I am a amputee in a wheel chair and also have end sta...

•7 years ago

Glad to get health in gear

Finally receiving better professional care with a pulmonary specialist. Learned that my allergies and infected sinuses could be the culprit to all the recent...

Finally receiving better professional care with a pulmonary specialist. Learned ...

•7 years ago

Low Dose Lung Cancer Test

Has anyone had the Low Dose Lung Cancer Test (CATScan) I believe that's what it is called---my issue is I'm allergic to the dyes they use for those test; so...

Has anyone had the Low Dose Lung Cancer Test (CATScan) I believe that's what it ...

•7 years ago

Hello : I'm a Newbie too

I have been diagnosed with COPD for over a year now. I was diagnosed at 34% lung capacity. Have had one exacerbation and it may be lower. Scheduled for a test...

I have been diagnosed with COPD for over a year now. I was diagnosed at 34% lung...

•7 years ago

Maybe a dumb question!!

Hi to all, does anyone have idea's about the 50 ft of tubing that I drag all over my house,that gets caught on everything and jerks my head back a ton of times...

Hi to all, does anyone have idea's about the 50 ft of tubing that I drag all ove...

•7 years ago

COPD and confused.

I have two doctors fighting over whether or not I actually have COPD. I had a lung function test that showed an FEV1 of 49 a few months ago. My FEV1/FVC ratio...

I have two doctors fighting over whether or not I actually have COPD. I had a lu...

•7 years ago

oxegine

I am on oxegine is 88% a accessible level

I am on oxegine is 88% a accessible level

•7 years ago

New to co pd

Hey. My name is Kathy am a 58 year old female with moderate COPD

Hey. My name is Kathy am a 58 year old female with moderate COPD

•7 years ago

Heather, 47, moderate COPD

I am in a line of family members who did not make it out of their 40's. I have to beak this curse.

I am in a line of family members who did not make it out of their 40's. I have ...

•7 years ago

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