Hi David - First, I'm very sorry about your loss. Thank you for trying to make Cobb County, GA totally smoke-free. Our daughter and grandchildren live there. I don't have a lot of suggestions, but have you contacted the local Health Department? I live …

Medicare will generally only pay for 1. With a doctors prescription you can purchase a second one

I had my latest pulmonary function test last week and I’m very scared. Please, Dr. Mannino and the rest of this kind group, please help me interpret my numbers below. My residual volume is improved as is my DLCO, but my FEV1 dropped 4%. Also, my FVC/FEV1 …

Hello I would like help please because I am completely lost and in panic I no longer sleep. I am a 31-year-old young man father of 2 young babies. At the age of 26 I had a chest scan because I had a little pain in the rib cage and they found a small …

Try not to be overly alarmed. Typically an exacerbation is a temporary worsen of your symptoms to the point where one is admitted to the hospital or close to it. But ther term is tossed around pretty loosely. You can and will recover from it. Often an …

Hi Hopeful - First... Please don't worry about asking too many questions. Asking questions, finding answers and support is why many of us are here. .. My first suggestion is that you learn as much as you can about COPD and living with COPD. You can …

I was diagnosed with moderate COPD in 2016. I had the spirometry test twice. The 2nd test about a year after the first one had an FEV1 of 91. In all these years I have had not one problem breathing or getting sick. I have never had to use any medications …

I'm supposed to be using it morning and evening after Albuterol (since I won't use Trelegy) and then the blue pickle (blow in and out of it). It seems like when I use the sodium chloride I get pains in my head and I feel dizzy. Anyone else have any side …

Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed with mild COPD.   I am confused because my lungs are clear, my O2 Stats are 95 and i do not cough and I DO NOT have emphysema. I have tried the Ventolin inhaler and it does not make …

Hi Hopeful. When people talk about their lung function they're talking about FEV1. As far as the other numbers you mentioned--I have no idea!!!! When they say they have--say--60% lung function(me) --they are talking about FEV1. I don't pay a lot of …

Hi, I am under investigation for respiratory issues which I have had for around two year or may be even more but it is first now when it impacts daily life that testing to find the reason began. one wierd thing is that breathingdifficulty is associated …

Happy Holidays! It's time for some fun! Is anyone up for some Christmas riddles?? Why was the Christmas tree so bad at knitting? How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? What did Santa need when he sprained his ankle? What kind of bugs don’t like …

I see my pulmo next m onth and I'm thinking of pushing for daily prednisone. I know that when SOB is persistent, the dosepack really helps. Problem is I seem to be on a 2-3 week cycle of taking them. What mg would be best to start with? Any comments. ed

Hell all- I was wondering if anyone is on dupiczet for COPD. Whart are you thoughts. Thank you

Alternative Medicine is not just Homeopathy and Herbs. What about Breath Work , Massage, Reflexology, Acupressure, Yoga. Meditation and the like? We are hearing more and more about the mind body connection? Research shows memories are not just stored in …

I am just 22 years old and have Asthma from childhood. For the past 6 years my asthma has been in control. But in May 2024, I had a very severe attack that almost had me hospitalized. I was diagnosed with ABPA. My condition got worse - frequent and long …

I know this isn’t about me and I don’t have any test results so my apologies right off the bat. But I just want to get some advice. My brother is 36M and he smoked weed for 12 years. He quit about 2 1/2 years ago but he told me he has mucus in his throat …

I do brovana and budnesonide in nebs twice a day too and I do seem shaky after budesonide.

Hello, My name is Mat (42). Writing for a first time at this forum. I would like to get an opinion, especially from Dr. David, if there is any chance? Sorry for my english, I am from Europe (Poland). There is my case. I have been smoking for about 25 …

Has anyone here tried stem cell therapy? I tried PRP about 3 years ago. It didn't help. I'm considering getting it done in Tijuana, MX. They use MSC with exosomes. However, I've read such mixed reviews and just wondered if anyone with COPD has had any …

That's the summary of a good year Kristen. Thanks to you and everybody at the COPD Foundation for all you folks do to help us COPD patients ---Dave S (alias das23 )

Fortunately I'm not on oxygen. I didn't realize anyone used dry oxygen except for portable. You can get a humidifier for portable also. Try a saline solution for your nose and also get a nasal gel for dryness. Netti Pot is good too but you must use …

Hi all, My 84 year old father has COPD and CHF. He ended up in the ER this morning because he was extremely short of breath. They were able to get his breathing under control, and also found his CO2 levels were elevated, which they also took care of. …

Choose carefully. Please Know --- You normally only have one chance to choose a supplement w/o answering health questions after you enroll in Medicare. If you want to change, and you have a preexisting condition such as COPD, an insurance company does …

Trelegy is an approved drug for Medicare and nearly all drug plans cover it. WTS, I assume your father is not eligible for Medicare. I think if you go to the site David Mannino MD linked, I think you will find help. You could also go to the …