Hello friends, How are things going at your house? Things are going well here, and we have a nice routine going that seems to be working for everyone. We are getting a lot done for work and school and trying to get our exercise every day. We have goals …

I’m newly diagnosed but due to the Covid breakout, I haven’t yet been able to access any pulmonary rehabilitation or ask any of the questions I want to ask. I wake up every day exhausted and by lunchtime I feel like my shoulder blades are caving in on …

I just read an article in the Boston Globe that encourages everyone to wear masks. Hard to know what's best---Too much conflicting information

I have seen that being done. People have reported using it in there nebulizer.

had lung function test and FEV1 was good but Dlco was low. Any body heard of this?

Hello! I’ve been diagnosed with mild copd via Spirometry. My fvc and ratio were 94 and 79 respectively but my fev was 75. I’m wondering if there could be errors on the test considering I was extremely anxious and am suffering from seasonal allergies. I …

I have a question about my lung function test that I had on Oct 17 last year: my DLCO was 21mL/mmHg. The reference value was 33mL/mmHg. The CT scan of my lungs didn’t show emphysema or ISLD so my pulmo didn’t seem worried about this. Is my DLCO normal or …

Hi Rosie1996.......The most important and best thing you can do for yourself is QUIT smoking. You may have some issues at first but they will improve with time. I quit 2 years ago----It gets much much better. If you continue to smoke your COPD WILL get …

can anyone help with info????

I am a 57 year old woman, who has got stage 4 severe COPD and emphysema, I was diagnosed about three years ago. i was a smoker for many years, and just finally gave them up about ten years ago, but not soon enough, the damaged was already done. I went …

is it just me or do you feel kind of tired or your head feel funny after taking Incruse and symbicort. Towards the end of the afternoon I tend to be s little better but I find these drugs Knock me out

Hello there, My mom is currently in hospital with severe COPD and is nearing end of life. She is currently wearing a diaper because she can no longer get up to go to the bathroom. The problem is, whenever we try to move her to change her diaper and to …

if your peak flow meter is good can you rule out emphysema or COPD. Stopped smoking a month ago after 38 years and chest hurts and sob. Spo2 is good at 97. Will get test results next Friday, Very worried please pray with me.

My pulmo says hypertonic 7% saline is the best and I read that in a report also. i forgot to say that I do have bronchiectasis along with asthma and emphysema and PH. The bronchiectasis is what causes so much trouble with the mucus. I also have to do the …

“The U.S. FDA approved the first generic version of blockbuster drug Advair (fluticasone/salmeterol) for asthma maintenance treatment in patients aged 4 and up, and also for maintenance treatment and prevention of exacerbations in chronic obstructive …

Has anyone on this forum had the Zephyr valves installed? If so, have they helped?

I am 43 from India , Three month ago I was detected copd .X-Ray says hyperflaten lung but 2 times pft report normal ( fev1/fvc was 79.2 and 81.4).Currently using inhailer (foracot 200 twice).Corona outbeak India and media says copd patient are at high …

Attributing virus for death is not right because our life is essential for virus survival. they can replicate only in living cells. killing a patient is suicide mission for virus itself. the other thing to blame is the our own immune response and turns …

I'm upset. Many items I put on my grocery list yesterday for Vons pickup are now out of stock. And all the pickup days and times weren't available. I called and was told to keep checking for availability, Now there are openings for pickup, but many items …

I'm doing OK. I've been getting out for exercise-staying away from people and trying to follow the rules. Watching a minimum of news-It gets to be too much. Keeping in touch with family and friends. I can tend to a loner at times-but-this is more alone …

If you take a temporary leave from work to self isolate can you get unemployment?

I know this is pretty new so any information would be helpful.

I saw my doctor on Wednesday, he told me about the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve , and says I should do this as this would help my shortness of breath. Trying to find any information on success and what to expect from this procedure.

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I am well aware of our nations fight of Covid 19-- Have been self quarantined since March 10th- I have no problem doing this- Unfortunately my 68 yr old retired brother also lives with me-- We are both retired- I never wanted such an arrangement- (long …