I am brand new to this list and so excited I found it! I've been taking care of my mom who is going to be 95 this August (god willing...).  Mom is  obviously frustrated with her oxygen line everywhere and I am worried she'll fall especially …

This is an interesting color coded chart showing degree of risk for various activities. The chart puts activities in relative perspective. ed

I've got the 4, but not the square....

Did anyone see this recent study on bleach and COPD? A couple of articles on the study and interpreting the findings: https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/852573/lung-disease-warning-bleach-COPD-symptoms https://www.popsci.com/cleaning-with …

Newsweek (12/21, Matthews) reports thatresearch suggests “certain foods” may “slow declining lung function both insmokers and nonsmokers.” The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (12/21, Parker) reports that investigators “examined the diet and lung function of …

What are the early measure i can take in case of suspected covid exposure to avoid progression to severe disease? Is there a way to differentiate COPD exacerbation and Covid infection? It will go a long way in avoiding anxiety and reduce the trials and …

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Hi RTR, if you check out this post you can see we have some new exercise videos in our PCG app, which is free to download. We are posting the exercise videos to our exercise page soon. Here are the YouTube links for them now if that would be helpful for …

Born in Huron SD was on the farm by Doland SD till 5 moved to the Black Hills of SD right behind Mt. Rushmore. Hill City where the 1880 train is if anyone been there. Loved the hills but its all changed now its for the tourist. I say tourist trap!! Been …

Do you breathe better right after using your inhaler? My mom uses Symbicort and Spireva and does not ever notice a difference after using them. I question whether they really help.

For folks in the US, found this link for the adjustable Bed Back Rest posted above for UK. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Stainless-Disability-Positions-Adjustable/dp/B07PBBLBRW/ref=asc_df_B07PBBLBRW

Hi Maverick - I'm sorry you're dealing with so many issues. I haven't had a lung transplant, but do know there are members who have, and I hope one or more of them will see your post and reply. Here's a link to a post a few months back - I'm sure Uncle …

I think this is a situation for the Helpline and Medicare Ombudsman. Medicare Beneficiary Complaint Hotline 1-800-404-8702 Medicare Rights www.medicareinteractive.org I think the real issue is the provider's assertion that the reason the POC isn't …

I lost my job last January before COVID happened, I have Copd and emphysema, not on oxygen. i was a manager in a retail store, I am thinking about going back to work but not sure I want to go back to retail. What else can I do ? What other employment …

Is it actually possible to get COPD or Emphysema at the age 22? i smoked a pack/day for about 6 years, had pneumothorax which is lung rupture or lung collapse twice, so i decided to quit smoking and started vaping to defeat the cravings of a normal cigg, …

Hi everyone I am asthmatic and the inhalers don’t work but within the last year I have really struggled with my breathing I am getting out of breathe quite easily and when I eat a meal I feel unwell and struggle to breathe. I seem to swell out and out my …

Can everybody suffering from COPD use oxygen or it can be used in particular circumstances only?

Pat, your problem is anxiety, and your imagination is not helping. Your numbers are fine, and as a non-smoker you have a very good future. Stop worrying. I am moderate and take no drugs. I have some chest tightness when power walking in this hot humid …

I still feel short of breath.Do you just have to get used to feeling short of breath all the time?

I have tried them in inhalers and levalbuterol in a nebulizer and they make me jittery .I took levalbuterol yesturday morning at about 11:30 am in my nebulizer and it did not make me jittery .Then last night at 10 to 12 am I took levalbuterol again in my …

Do any of you have air purifiers? If so what brands? What is cost. I can’t afford a very expensive one. Thanks

I had my second PFT test the other day. The report said I had severe obstruction with air trapping. Diffusing capacity severely reduced suggesting anatomical emphysema. My Doctor also said that my DLCO improved from 26 to 52%. Am I getting worse.

We are pleased to announce that ATS (American Thoracic Society) has just released an editorial addressing the Stem Cell Clinics that are popping up all over. While somewhat technical, it is definitely worth reading! https://www.atsjournals …

Here's a link to the NHLBI's (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute) information about the symptoms of heart valve disease: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/heart-valve-disease#signs-symptoms-and-complications And here's a link to how it is …