I've read that an oxymeter is not a good indication of SOB, COPD, emphysema or congestive heart failure. I've also read that even though the medical comunity use oxymeters and the devices are certified by someone they are not reliable or efficient enough …

CAN ANYONE TRANSLATE THIS FVC3.71% , FEV1 0.93% I KNOW IT HAS TO DO I THINK WITH EXHALED AIR . THANKS IN ADVANCE PLEASE DUMB IT DOWN SO WE CAN UNDERSTAND IT.

When one exercises with COPD, breathlessness will seemingly be expected. I have felt out of breath, but what pray tell is the sign or symptom that alerts us to the fact we may need use our "emergency inhaler"? 

It is an incredible nebulizer that is rechargable, silent, and you can take it with you in your pocket anywhere. I can't recommend this enough to anyone with copd. I can leave my house and not be afraid of needing to take an emergency treatment. Finally …

not sure how to do thi

I have been breathing from my diaphragm most of my life – I am a trumpet player. For anyone who doesn’t know how, I’ll give you my take on it. Somehow, when I’m in the middle of an exacerbation and my lungs are at their TIGHTest, I am still able to play …

Have you seen a eye dr? Steroids can cause a lot of eye problems. I had cataracts in my 20s due to steroids. now the eye dr is watching for glaucoma. Last summer had a lot of eye watering we couldn't figure it out and of course everything is allergies …