My doctor told me I have mild COPD as my Spirometry test came back all normal except my DLCO is 64 which is considered mild low. My doctor said to quit smoking and I will be fine. I am 48 and worried about progression. Is there anything else I can do. …

I found a dry powder inhaler with 5 puffs left, it says to discard after 6 weeks of opening, I hate to waste it, even though I dont need it due to I have a few new ones, most of the staff at my store said its probably fine. Any suggestions? Does anyone …

When I get cold at the office, I get a sore throat, is this related to COPD?

Just wondering how do they measure calories we use by breathing with COPD? I feel pretty balanced and remaining the same weight give or take 2 pounds + or -

dr told me I have severe COPD/emphysema but CT scan shows no evidence of emphysema. Dr says I have lost 55% lung capacity. I had pneumonia when I did the breathing test. I’m confused due to the CT scan results. Any ideas suggestions?? Thanks

hi, I’m still in shock and due to today, awake and googling.... hence how I “landed” here. I had a lung CT scan per my NP suggestion as I used to smoke and she suggests them for her patients who either currently smoke or previously did. I almost …

The number of female patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is rising throughout the world, yet COPD in women is worryingly unrecognized and often misdiagnosed.

I see a lot of talk about CBD Oil being used to treat a lot of illnesses in the world today, with pretty amazing results. I am wondering if it has been tested in the COPD realm, or if anyone out there uses it in any way. Wishing everyone the best, and …

Being new to a POC, Do you still breathe normally-mouth and nose at the same time? I tried to adjust to nose only when walking 100' but it don't work.I'm on 2 Lpm,continuous.Any help would be appreciated.

I'm not sure why, I'm bloating all the time, I don't know if it's swallowing air or drinking coffee, I'm off Zoloft 2 weeks now. But I wake up with it and seems to get worse? When I casually walk it seems to relieve some of it. Let me know

Does anyone else have one Lung that causes them more Pain and trouble than the other. Mine is my Left Lung , Is it because I have emphysema?

Who is on b12 for energy and at what dose - and how much and does it work

Following my prescription instructions on my Atrovent Inhaler, I always seem to fall on my final dose around 10 o'clock pm and Bam it's like a cup of coffee. I'm breathing good but can't sleep. I try taking it earlier in the night, but doesn't seem to …

Hello. I know, I have a lot of questions lately. I am so glad I have you guys and dolls to count on. Today's question, I found some albuterol that have exp dates of Jan and April 2017. Are these still safe to use or not? Thank you

My mom has stage 4 COPD and is now under hospice care at home. She's doing ok but I was hoping to get suggestions for additional activities for her to do during the day. For now, she has been sitting at the kitchen island doing these paint by numbers …

Everyone social distancing, but none are wearing mask. Claim it is hard to breathe.

can anyone help with info????

If you take a temporary leave from work to self isolate can you get unemployment?

I am wondering if it is possible to exercise yourself off of oxygen?

I read the masks topic and, other than those who work, why go into stores given the concerns? There are many home delivery pharmacies and like CVS some have drive through. My grocery store has drive up pharma services. I've been using 2 different grocery …

Hello. I recently moved my 78 yr old mother in with me. She has COPD and was in the hospital with her first exacerbation end of Jan. She had gotten down to 78lbs and she is 5'1". After living with me and having a PT come 3x/wk, and me cooking three meals …

Hello! I certainly hope you are doing well this week! Does anybody know what day it is or what the date is without having to look at a calendar or the date on your phone? The days can run together a little when we don’t have events or happenings that …

I received a phone message from my dentist's office saying that they were reopening their office the week of May 18th and they wanted to confirm my regularly scheduled 6 month cleaning on May 20th. My inclination is to call them back and cancel the …

Prednisone--off and on-- got me through the first 3-4 months after my last major exacerbation 2 years ago. It worked and it worked well but I was glad to get off it before I had any serious side effects. I haven't needed it since -thank God- but I have …

Hello Friends! Here we find ourselves on another beautiful Wednesday, and I hope you are doing well. If you are like me, you are getting a little weary of talk of COVID-19. I’m not alone in that, right? I have been posting here for the past few weeks …