I posted an earlier question regarding a "severely reduced DLCO" and got some good answers. I now understand what it is so I asked my lung specialist for my DLCO numbers from my last test. He told me my DLCO was 8.7 and that normal is 22.4 meaning I am …

It is not a S or 5. If you enlarge it, it looks like a diamond ring. So "ring in a ..... ?"

My mother has COPD and has been on Symbicort, Spireva, and high doses of prednisone over the past year. These are all steroids. Recently her sodium, potassium, chloride and anion gap are all low. Her CO2 is high. Could this be because of adrenal …

hi, i have been diagnosed with copd year ago and this year it has been a struggle, tired all the time and of late very dizzy. Has anyone else suffered from this iam 37 year old female.

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I miss baseball, too! We are a baseball family - my uncle was going to play professional ball, but then the Vietnam War happened and he was not able to play. Also, my cousin has been on the coaching staff for the Twins and the Tigers. It was always fun …

hello everyone. I recently talked with a woman who told me that her husband (who suffered with copd) tried the hydrogen peroxide treatment? In their nebulizer? I guess you put a couple drops hydrogen peroxide in distilled water and use that as treatment …

I am wondering if this is related to the humidity and heat.  I have had stabbing pain between my ribs for the past week.  Another person at work who also has had a collapsed lung is experiencing the same thing.  I do not believe that I am …

Are you ever the person late to the party? In my case, the party is every current band or TV show or trend. I don’t ever seem to catch on to them when the rest of the world does, but instead wait until they are but a Wikipedia entry when I finally come …

I posted about this a a few months ago about my nebulizer. I want something better than a cheesy aquarium pump for a nebulizer and I want it to really put out some med vapor pressure. I want to see the med solution turn a real milky white as it is being …

My husband in the late stages of copd and was doing fine but since the end of April he has been in and out of ER/hospital with an exacerbation and three bouts of pneumonia, each declining his health. His palliative care doctor thinks it may be time for …

#13 - Well, would you believe "The Dead Heart" song? It is a picture of a RIP heart. This is REALLY not a happy song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16bFBzx7I_0

hi, I'm new to the COPD website. I am seeking advice for handling the financial aspects of my COPD. Oxygen concentrators, inhalers,co-pays.I am retired on a fixed Social Security income. I have Parts a b and c on my social security, I have been told that …

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I feel like i have ran a mile sometimes when I take a shower or I walk short distances.

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Well about 2 years ago I got a breathing test done. The results said I had COPD. I am getting worse but have not seen a doctor about it since then. I got a nebulizer from a urgent care doctor. My PC doctor is giving me meds for it. Should I request a …

How does wearing a mask affect your COPD? Many of my patients are refusing to wear masks because they claim they cannot breath with a mask.

And I check https://www.airnow.gov/ . If the humidity is up there, the ozone is often high, too, and that's what gets me.

Hello Everyone, I recently bought a LifePro Wave, my friend said because it vibrates it's not good for my heart and liver. It seems to help my breathing and stamina . I have severe GOPD and don't want to have issues with my heart and liver.

Is there anyone who is receiving a break in their utility bill due to medical equipement?

Hi, I think any amount of yoga offers positive outcomes. It is a great way to learn how to breathe and different kinds of breath techniques. It is a great way to get out of your head and into your body, releasing anxiety and reducing stress. It is a …

Hi Friends, just wondering from those of you using O2 at home... what key things should I be looking for when getting setup in my home. I have the Company coming by on Tuesday morning and I'll be getting a concentrator as well as a portable unit and some …

I am wondering if it is ok to use spray paint or regular brush paint when you have COPD? What are the recommendations? Also, Is it safe to use around oxygen? Thank you!

Hello! I know I shouldn't be looking for medical answers in a forum, but I believe your experience will help me undestand and relax a bit. I am 42, and I was a severe smoker (60 cigarettes/day) for the last 28 years. I stopped smoking last week. Τhe …