Hi , I’m desperate need of help , my in side of my nose is so sore I have sores and my lips are litterly scabbed on top because I don’t know what I can use on them . My pharmacy has nothing to give me because everything is petroleum based …please help …

3 years ago this month I was prescribed low dose short term prednisone after a trip to the ER for difficulty breathing. I felt great right away. After several weeks I had to do another short burst and again after a few more weeks. In all it took about 3 …

Due to wheezing, coughing, fatigue and related breathing issues I had a spirometry test and CT scan done in 2021. I was 31 with a history of asthma/GERD but otherwise active and healthy with no history of smoking. The tests came back as follows: Pre …

What would you like to know when it comes to financial planning? Finances are a large part of our lives. Planning and structuring our finances can be difficult when living with chronic illness. This May and June, we are partnering with financial fitness …

If after speaking with your pulmonologist and you still are unsatisified with their responses I would suggest that you consider a second opinion from a pulmologist . Truth is that there are other things that can cause the symptoms you describe. As for …

Flare up frequency I used to have flare ups about six times per year and coughing up mucus everyday. Now I haven’t had a flare up since last October which is over 6 months now, plus I very rarely cough up any mucus. Also don’t have the level of SOB as I …

Our ages and smoking history are similar. When I was diagnosed this year through PFT and CT scan at 68 years old I was given a mild/moderate diagnoses as well as you even though my PFT FV1 numbers are not nearly as good as yours. FORTUNATELY my DLCO is …

since I have quit smoking, I have a lot of congestion, coughing mucus. I understand that this can last for a while. Does anyone have experience in this area? I would love to hear some encouragement thank you.

Hi, been a while since I have asked any questions but in the meantime I have been doing a lot of reading. The wife and I have been planning on an RV trip, since December, out west taking our Granddaughter who is 14.She is excited about going and I don’t …

My elderly mum has COPD and the last 4 months has been on a constant merry go round of steroids. Her stats are now above 90 but still exhausted by SOB and I can’t get her to find the energy to leave the house. Any ideas people, I’m new to this forum

Diagged with COPD around 14 yrs ago and given the usual Spiriva/Symbicort meds. When i learned that Symbicort is a Sterroid, I decided to limit my intake of that to ONE puff morning & evening.and have been doing perfectly well on that. Taking it easy I …

I am SO confused.... For the bulk of my life, my blood pressure has been utterly steady and boring.  120/80, no matter what else was happening with my body. In January, when I began seeing this new FP doctor, my resting blood pressure was …

Hi everyone, My name is Nick - I'm currently in the process of getting a diagnosis (which I am very confident will be COPD). I have that discussion coming up here on Monday with my pulmonologist. I've fallen into a pretty debilitating depression since …

How many times have you been told to “take a deep breath” or “just breathe” when you’re stressed? While these people mean well, they often don’t understand just how hard it is to take that deep breath, especially when you are living with COPD and other …

I am a petite 68 year old woman. About ten years ago in the ER I was told I had Emphysema via a chest x-ray and a diagnosis of hyper inflated lungs. I made an appt. with a pulmonologist, had 3 or 4 PFT within the span of two years, all were normal, CT …

Hello Everyone, I waited over a year to get another PFT. During this time I learned a lot from reading the educational information on this website and monitoring the questions and answers. I also, learned a few thing when I showed up for my test: 1. I …

Has anyone tried the Brestri, what do you think of it. Dr perscribed this one to replaced my Spiriva and symbicort?

Hi everyone, I am curious how much does FEV1 typically improve after treatment on the appropriate inhaler? I found that LABA/LAMA inhalers were only having a small effect. Since starting Trelegy my FEV1/FVC has quickly increased from 70% to 75% (a …

Welcome Randolph. As the others have said-- take the rescue inhaler with you. If you don't have one -call the doc and get one. I've been using Trelegy for 6 years. I hike a lot in the hills near my home. Often I take a puff of the rescue inhaler before …

Hi everyone, I see my pulmonologist today for the first time after my CT scan has shown ‘early emphysematous changes’ and ‘early background COPD changes’. Just wondering if you have any suggestions on things I should ask him? I’m keen to hear his …

There are two conflicting theories about what is known as the "Hypoxic Drive", the urge to breathe.  For many years, the accepted knowledge was that a COPD patient who tended to retain Carbon Dioxide (Co2) should never be subjected to increased …

Hi everyone, i’ve finally decided to post something here after reading through q&a’s for a while, i think im just looking for some advice from people here who’s maybe had similar experiences. Thank you in advance if you read everything and even offer …

Hi, Just my experience. My symptoms increased massively straight after diagnosis (mild COPD), which when I think back now was probably anxiety, they did (thankfully) settle back down… My experience is that positive action is the only antidote or tonic …

Putting aside patients with COPD who may also have allergic asthma, do people with JUST COPD such as chronic bronchitis, fail (react) to the methacholine challenge? Im assuming not since a patient failing that challenge positively points to an asthma …

Hi JohnU1, Mucinex is often recommended for those who have excess mucus that they are having trouble coughing out. Many people find that it works well for them. I looked at the Ridgecrest Clear Lungs ingredients, and I don't know if this supplement …