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

October 15 to December 7 is the window to enroll in and change a Medicare Advantage health plan or Part D drug plan. These have no underwriting and anyone can be enrolled. To find the low cost Drug plan for you, click this Medicare website link. You can …

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?

Todays ? from Norso numbskull....... The 30 mins exercise per day does it have to be all in one session. For instance I do squats waiting for kettle to boil. Then may not do star jumps till I've drunk tea. Then read then do push ups etc. Should I …

Just googled neuropathy and copd and wish I hadn't... Ive been having tingling in left hand and foot. It started with foot going numb about half an hour after walking then coming back to normal after rest. Now foot goes numb very soon after putting …

I can have either Revlar or Spiriva Respimat Which would be best for me? Stage 2 73% Morning cough and mucus Thanks

It's always nice to have something to look forward to. Whether it’s a special meal, a TV show or sports event, a phone call with a friend, or something more long term... the graduation or wedding of a loved one, a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, or …

This might be easier than the previous? //ed

When I changed my cannula I discovered there was no air coming through it -- neither the old one or the new one. I checked my hoses and there was no air coming out of anything, altho the little bit of water in my bottle was bubbling. After messing around …

With my NHS respiratory appointment months away, I paid for a private consultation today and puffing into machine yielded what I think he said was 73% or thereabouts... I asked what stage and he said moderate and mild, he used both terms... so I'm still …

Because I'm waiting so long to see specialist I asked for my x-ray report as 3 doctors have given me different versions... Here it is:- Standard chest x-ray: old pleural scarring. Emphysemous changes reported. Nil acute. Consider resp referral. XR …

I know this question has been asked and answered a lot but it is about 4 years old so as new participant allow me to ask it again. I am now 'graduated' to 6 LPM and also to dry and blood smeared noses. Not a full bloody nose but some times a dry nose …

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I now run on continuous flow so I just stick the end of the cannula to my ear. At 5 or 6 lpm it sounds like a mini-tornado. I also find my nose to be really sensitive to cold and sneezing.

Hi, My mother who is O2 user has also recently been given a Bi PAp after a recent exasperation. She is having a huge time adjusting to it. Even though it is important and it helps keep her Co2 levels at bay it is preventing her form sleeping> The sound …