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 …

I find this the most clear explanation yet. Now, to get out my test results and compare. https://tinyurl.com/y46x92yf

Listen here -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GOs1BKOjes !

I am a family member of someone with stage 3 COPD. I worry she is nearing stage 4 very soon. My question and concern is around her very high mucus production and her constant small unproductive coughs which sound like she is drowning in mucus, but I have …

Hi, I just had my second PFT test yesterday. I asked for a copy. I do not understand the results. Can someone please explain this to me

Below is an abridged Wikipedia description. We've all used one during our Pulmo function test. Very interesting discussion for those that are just a little curious. I got curious about this because of my new oximeter {described elsewhere} has one for …

Hack, You mentioned earlier that you exerted yourself and got into trouble with your breathing, feeling like you had to really dial up your oxygen flow. Something that helps a lot when you're exerting is to do pursed-lips breathing. It really helps so …

Hello Friends, How are you doing today? Today’s Wednesday check-in comes from me, Jane Martin. I’ll be filling in for Stephanie for a couple weeks and maybe stopping in after that, too. Are you having a good breathing day – a “good air” day, or a “bad …

I have been diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and copd. I tried that cpap machine and cannot handle it.

I am looking for some advice to see if my GP is following correct action I am 36 and had a CT scan in 2018 on a broken shoulder. On this CT it was picked up I have mild emphysema which was unusual due to my age. I did smoke but not long term. since this …

Here and now is a good place to write steps you have/will take to prepare for emergencies, evacuations and power outages, as prevention seems a lot better than having to be in crisis mode.

So many of us with COPD have loved ones spread across this wonderful world and/or places we want to see, events we want/need to attend. Often flying is one of the fastest ways (sometimes the only way) of getting between distances. What should be kept in …

Hi Everyone, The holiday season is upon us which means more travel to see loved ones. Are you going anywhere this year? Do you have any advice or tips on traveling with oxygen? Do you have any general tips for traveling with COPD? On a side note: The …

Does anyone out there have dizziness - it happens when I take a smoke but now I notice I can’t even take 2 beer it feels like 4 and I get extremely drunk