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Check-In: A Big Month for COPD Conferences!

Obviously, the hottest topic of November is COPD Awareness Month and all the news and events that go along with it. This time of year also brings a lot of respiratory conferences! Since our first World Oxygen Day event on October 2, I’ve been traveling …

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Advice needed: Pulmonologist says I don't have COPD, but my GP says she still thinks I do.

My GP thinks I have COPD. I saw a pulmonologist who said I don't have COPD. My GP told me at my regular checkup after that, that she still thinks i have it. My O2 sats are better since my cardiologist changed me from metoprolol to verapamil. I take …

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Please help

Hi James, when I was diagnosed my symptoms were very subtle. With in 48 hours my symptoms went through the roof, it took maybe a day or two to work out the massive increase in symptoms was at least in the majority to diagnosis with no professional …

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COPD at 28

Hi Ashan Great to hear you’ve stopped smoking / vaping… That’s the greatest advantage you can afford yourself. I know from my own experience (and from others) it can sometimes take months to feel the full benefits of stopping smoking, for me it was from …

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What is the preferred order of taking your daily inhaled medications? Does it matter?

I get up I do my  brovana then pulmicort in neb. A while later I do the flovent inhaler and the Spiriva inhaler. If I need more bronchodilator I can neb with xopenex.  I have a xopenex HFA I rarely use but its here for me when I am away.  .

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Having trouble interrupting my PFT results

A previous pulmonologist determined the PFT results equate to mild COPD. A new pulmonologist I am working with interrupted the results as unmanaged asthma. I have had the gene deficiency test. Result were fine. Generally just confused about the specific …

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Breztri..any opinions?

Breztri .. opinions?

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Could your workplace be causing your COPD symptoms?

Did you know that COPD is not just a smoker’s disease? COPD can be caused by many factors, including exposure to chemicals and toxins at home and in the workplace. If you have COPD, it is important to think about your environment and the different …

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Can’t even get out of bed - Waking up tired

is it normal to wake up tired in the morning with emphysema - because I am really wiped out when I open my eyes - I work a full time job and can’t find the energy to get up - and I start coughing in the middle of the nigh

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Multiple nodules. VERY scared

First things first, my sincere thanks for maintaining this forum in which people with a diagnosis or a suspicion of lung cancer can raise our doubts and expose our fears. I am scared to death. I have a recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. I am a 55 …

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Retractable Oxygen Tubing: Do you use this?

I have had COPD for nearly 20 years and have fought that coiled medical tubing on the floor each and every day of those 20 years. My mother tripped over hers numerous times finally breaking both of her hips in two separate incidents. I have stumbled over …

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New COPD diagnosis

Hi Gerhard, I struggle to believe any responsible clinician would make a comment today like "once you are diagnosed with COPD, you're never getting off the oxygen tanks". However, it certainly is characteristic of the negative attitudes I often find in …

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Anxious while sleeping

Hello, I'm anxious while trying to sleep at night. I keep concentrating on my breathing pattern even though I had used the inhaler. I know it is stupid. But is there any remedy to overcome it?

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Subsequent to previous posts

Went back to doctor about clubbed fingers and difficulty breathing and he put me forward for cancer screening, and to check for lung disease. No answers either way for the next two weeks but the thought that this could all be over, my life I mean is not …

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SOB- cannot take deep inhale

Hello, Hopefully someone can help me read these results. I have SOB and feel like i cannot take a deep inhale.

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Flow curve

Hi there, I've just had a spirometry test. All my values were normal except that the flow curve has a slight concave pattern. I have read that this can be an early indication of obstructive disease even when values are normal. I'm terrified and cannot …

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Exacerbating my lungs, I guess?

hi everyone. I’m a 35 year old female non-smoker who was diagnosed with COPD 3 months ago after a PFT. I’m new to all of this, and I have no idea what I’m doing, really. I was prescribed Arnuity Ellipta which I take every morning, and a rescue inhaler as …

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Sick granddaughter

going to my son's for Thanksgiving dinner. my 11-year-old granddaughter is sick as described.... "She's negative on everything but has fever and infection, could be virus so she'll stay in her room... " I take oxygen at night but have had ALL my shots. …

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What Are You Thankful For This Year? In Song...

Great idea Amanda! So much to be grateful for this year. These are the first ones that came to mind. I'm sure I'll think of more James Taylor - You've got a Friend George Harrison - Here Comes The Sun Rent - Seasons of Love

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Quick drop in oxygen levels.

Is it normal to have a sudden drop in oxygen levels, like down from high 90's to 70's within minutes without exertion? Are there any suggested questions for my doctor? My stress test was normal even though my heart rate stays very high.

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Help with PFT test results

Here is my Sept/23 test Test in Nov/19 FVC 3.39L (77%) FEV1 1.95L(56%) FEV1 / FVC ratio (57%) Thoughts?

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dupilumab for COPD

That is a one of the biologics. I get Xolair for allergies for many years already. Was on faserna for the eosinophils but felt no difference so stopped it. My allergist informed me last month my eosinophils were fine. He wanted me to use the Tezspire but …

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Am I wrong here?

well, not being a doctor, I would agree with you, a full heart and lung examination is needed. But clubbing can be several things , hope you get an answer

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Is inhaled Glutathione along with Mullein Extract beneficial?

The most common side effects of inhaled glutathione include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and headache. If you experience any of these symptoms, it is important to talk to your healthcare provider 1 . It is …

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Has anyone with severe stage 4 COPD improved their breathing?

As Jean noted- this is within the variation of the test. It would be helpful to know the actual numbers and dates of the the testing. Stopping smoking can increase lung function in some people. Also- certain medications can do this. Normal oxygen levels …

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