Thanks To All For The Hugs. It's Much Appreciated.
You have given me a lot of them too @A MyCOPDTeam Member and I also appreciate them! Nice of you to put this post up for all to see as I'm sure a lot of people have been the recipient of YOUR hugs… read more
I Do Tend To Get Depressed At Certain Times And Besides Praying Or Keeping Busy, I'm Wondering How You Deal With It.
I started meditation. It seems to really help
Why Do Infections In Lung Happen
@A MyCOPDTeam Member I have both bronchiectasis and other damage to my lungs creating COPD as well.
Machine
Does anyone have the “Caire” portable machine? Know anything about it.? Any info is greatly appreciated. Thank you
@A MyCOPDTeam Member I don't know this machine but here is the link for patients: https://www.caireinc.com/product/freestyle-comf...
I Was Getting A Lot Shorter Of Breath And Very Tired In A Very Short Time. My Heart Doctor Thought It Was My Heart And Said I Needed Bypass
Three months after my bypass surgery I am not any better, if anything I am worse. Has anyone else had this experience?
Yes. They mentioned congestive heart failure and have me on 4 cups(32 oz) of liquid each day. Still no improvement. I am going to my lung doctor in about 4 weeks and hope he has an answer. I am worse… read more
Is This Site Not Real Good User Friendly Or Is It Just Me, And It May Be…..if I’m Writing Someone And Go Off Script Can’t Get Back😬
Hi hope you're safe and wishing you well Hun 💞 xx
How Do You Bathe/shower When You Can't Breathe?
Gail, I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time. You mentioned a pulmonary nurse denied your need for oxygen. I'm wondering if she is connected to an oxygen supply company or from your doctor… read more
How Do You Stop Getting Bruises On Face And Neck From The Canula While You Are Sleeping
I know what you mean. I have a 50’ tube attached so I can get from chair to kitchen or chair to bathroom. I typically hold the tube and roll it like you do a hose pipe as I walk. I can tell quickly… read more
I Had Emphycema Scince 2000,but My Spo2 Stayed The Same At 93% Howevever My Ability To Walk Distances Keeps Shortening All The Time.
93% would be your baseline it sounds like. Mine is 95% and I also desat when walking long periods of time. I find myself slowing down, and having to take breaks. Each time I see my Pulmonary dr. We do… read more
Why Did The Type On This Site Get So Much Smaller? Is It Just My Computer Or Did Everyone Get Shrunk Down?
@A MyCOPDTeam Member, you can come here and post what you’re feeling and find the support which may help you. Don’t be a stranger. Hugs.
Sunday, 17-NOV-24