Happy turkey day Iam newbee to copd i see doc next week pain is 10 rib s shoulders back headache sometimes ifeel so sick can some help thank you ConnieD

any relief for constant phlegm cough every morning? Have COPD newby but long term Barrettes esophagus

I was diagnosed in June 2019 with Copd/emphysema and I’ve been trying to quit the smoking thing.since they diagnosed me I cut down because I would take a few puffs and get a type of drunk / stoned effect. I did try the Nicorette gum, inhaler, and spray …

Lately when im short of breath ive been noticing im breathing through my mouth and not my nose. It seem like when i breath through my nose i dont get as much air as i do breathing through my mouth

Even that flu vaccine effectiveness has varied from year to year, the CDC has urged to get a flu shot, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the CDC flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization and death …

My most recent results definitely show a drop in lung function. I didn’t realise last time that my function was down to 58%, it is now down to 55% on the same machine, in three years. The interpretation this time though was severe airway obstruction yet …

It has been such a strange year, pandemic and all, and yet... it has also been a year that has allowed for quiet and the space to think about what is important and necessary. * I'm thankful to have family and friends to miss spending time with. - …

I have a lot of sticky Cough. My CT scan reported that I have bronchitis but PFT is normal. How can I get rid of Chest tightness and Sickty Cough.

My father (with COPD) uses cough drops frequently to “open his breathing”. (In between all the inhalers) I’m concerned about all the ingredients. Is there another option, more homeopathic perhaps?

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I think D2 is all that remains. I have no idea what it is...

In the United States, on the fourth Thursday in November, we celebrate Thanksgiving – a day of family and feasting and expressing thanks for what we have. But Thanksgiving should not have to be on a calendar for us to focus on being thankful. We can …

I had by CT scan yesterday, this is a follow up to my one I had in August. My Doctor called me this morning and said that it is worse than the one in August. I have some new nodules and and old ones that have gotten bigger. She asked me if I am short of …

Hi all:) Had a few questions . I was diagnosed with COPD in 2018 with pneumonia via cat scan . Them my PFT my fev1 was 90% and my dr was shocked .I smoked two years after and quit . I started aging in quarentine in March a nervous wreck for 2 months . I …

I found a recipe online a few months ago for a lung cleanser and i am wondering if anyone here has used one or has any advice on using one....Recipe consists of sugar water onion ginger root peppercorns and turmeric. looking for all input.

Just did an online death calculator. Kind of wished I hadn't... So the obvious question is: How accurate are they? This one did have the question "do you have bs chronic disease". Some don't and the results they give have a disclaimer about their …

Are anxiety and panic common in people with COPD, or am I the only one? Yes, anxiety and panic are common in people with COPD, and no, you’re definitely not the only one! In fact, having some degree of anxiety means that you’re human and react like a …

I am having a CT Scan tomorrow. I was wondering should I take my inhaler Anoro before scan? Does this powder show up on scan

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I have gained about 10 pounds and it is all in my stomach. I don’t what to go to the gym because I don’t want to wear my mask. What kind of exercise can I do? What do you do? Also what is a good diet to go on. I need help getting started. Tha

I noticed the other day when applying lotion that my rib on my left side hurt when I pressed it. This is the same side I had a lung biopsy on a year ago. In fact we’re it hurts us right we’re the scar is. It does not hurt when I breathe and I do not …

My feet and ankles now swell during the day but are ok when I get up in the morning?

The Lisinopril can cause a hacking cough. It is very xommo commo

It is November, COPD Awareness Month. Hmmmmm… So, what, actually, is awareness? Is it just knowing that this disease exists? Is it knowing what the letters COPD stand for? Is awareness knowing how COPD affects those diagnosed with it? Or is awareness a …

my dad has COPD and keeps having nose bleeds and bad headaches he has the humidifer on his oxygen tank, what else can we do to help him?? i'm really worried?