Pat, your problem is anxiety, and your imagination is not helping. Your numbers are fine, and as a non-smoker you have a very good future. Stop worrying. I am moderate and take no drugs. I have some chest tightness when power walking in this hot humid …

Born in Huron SD was on the farm by Doland SD till 5 moved to the Black Hills of SD right behind Mt. Rushmore. Hill City where the 1880 train is if anyone been there. Loved the hills but its all changed now its for the tourist. I say tourist trap!! Been …

Do any of you have air purifiers? If so what brands? What is cost. I can’t afford a very expensive one. Thanks

I had my second PFT test the other day. The report said I had severe obstruction with air trapping. Diffusing capacity severely reduced suggesting anatomical emphysema. My Doctor also said that my DLCO improved from 26 to 52%. Am I getting worse.

Hi all, I was just browsing my medical records online (patient portal) and saw "End stage COPD". I googled what is meant by "end-stage" and it said that I should look for exacerbations. I had one last December and it put me in the hospital for 2 days. …

Being that this Coronavirus is going on, I thought I may ask; if any one has looked into or knows, how we would go about wearing a face mask and nasal cannula together at the same time.

I'm not sure if this specific band would work for canula tubing but it is called an Ear Saver. Most of them are headbands for women with buttons but the one in this link could work for men as well if the button were sized correctly - or perhaps a shank …

We are pleased to announce that ATS (American Thoracic Society) has just released an editorial addressing the Stem Cell Clinics that are popping up all over. While somewhat technical, it is definitely worth reading! https://www.atsjournals …

Here's a link to the NHLBI's (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute) information about the symptoms of heart valve disease: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/heart-valve-disease#signs-symptoms-and-complications And here's a link to how it is …

I find this the most clear explanation yet. Now, to get out my test results and compare. https://tinyurl.com/y46x92yf

I saw an ad in facebook the other day for a Australian manufactured breathing aid designed for COPD and Asthema patients.There were attached to the ad so many postive claims for the benefits by users in improving their breathing and mucus control,just …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyhOJR8btCsLooks like my link went else where, so once again

Listen here -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GOs1BKOjes !

my right foot was twisted in a fall 4 months ago and swelled up. I iced it and eventually the swelling went down. It is swelling again now by evening. Does it have anything to do with copd

I am a family member of someone with stage 3 COPD. I worry she is nearing stage 4 very soon. My question and concern is around her very high mucus production and her constant small unproductive coughs which sound like she is drowning in mucus, but I have …

Okay I previously posted a similar question a while ago but would like to possibly see if anyone else is in a similar situation as myself but before I get into the details I would like to explain a little about myself. I am currently a 22 year old white …

Does stem cell therapy work or is it a scam?

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/continuing-cov... This is about a new study on mask usage and mask type effectiveness. There are issues with gaps around the mask. "If you have a mask on, it's not a perfect shield," Cameron said. "You still have …

Hi, I just had my second PFT test yesterday. I asked for a copy. I do not understand the results. Can someone please explain this to me

My mother in law has copd an has recently started oxygen use an is wondering what is next an if it means she has a limited amount of time left to live she isn't sure of the stage she is in or has entered

Below is an abridged Wikipedia description. We've all used one during our Pulmo function test. Very interesting discussion for those that are just a little curious. I got curious about this because of my new oximeter {described elsewhere} has one for …

Hack, You mentioned earlier that you exerted yourself and got into trouble with your breathing, feeling like you had to really dial up your oxygen flow. Something that helps a lot when you're exerting is to do pursed-lips breathing. It really helps so …

Hello Friends, How are you doing today? Today’s Wednesday check-in comes from me, Jane Martin. I’ll be filling in for Stephanie for a couple weeks and maybe stopping in after that, too. Are you having a good breathing day – a “good air” day, or a “bad …

I have been diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and copd. I tried that cpap machine and cannot handle it.