For past few years shortness of breath has been gradually increasing so that going to the mailbox causes me to stop and catch my breath now, Pulmonolgist and testing diagnosis is COPD. Never smoked, no coughing nor sputum. I have scoliosis and Xray shows …

Does anyone know anyone who has copd and become infected with covid 19?

When I was first diagnosed with "mild COPD" three years ago, I was put on half doses of Symbicort daily (only one puff twice a day) and suffered no side-effects at all.  Since I was bumped up to full doses of Symbicort several weeks ago (two puffs …

I need two molars removed- Plus they found an extra tooth under the gumline ( called hyperdentia) Have no idea why it is there!? Found at a regular check-up. I am a total baby in the dentist chair with a mouth full of porcelain crowns. They always used …

I apologize if I misspelled the word above.... Anyway, does anyone experience hoarseness or loose their breath while talking?

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I find it obviously harder to do my breathing with it on. Anyone else

My question pretains to weight. I went and got my shot for my knee and in 1 month time I gained 2 pounds more. Really upsetting .. the nurse said it could be from having COPD and water weight from salt intake. What is your take on weight gain?

On a reply in an earlier thread Mooseman asked how he could become a COPD Foundation Advocacy Co-captain. I answered him, but the thread has so many replies that neither his question nor my response is easily visible. So - since it's a great question, I …

From the COPDF Blog: Dear COPD Coach, I have stage 4 emphysema. It is impossible to eat without immediately feeling chest tightness or bloated like I am about to explode. I read about how the diaphragm gets pushed by the stomach and how it changes shape …

Hu Everyone Please follow your states request that you stay home, wash your hands frequently and stay away from people! The sooner we do this , hopefully the sooner we get out of this Coronavirus mess!´ I’m in Canada, it hasn’t hit too hard yet, we’ve …

Here's the page with the clear med list: https://www.copdfoundation.org/Learn-More/I-am-a-Person-with-COPD/Treatments-Medications.aspx I found the list quite helpful with my Dr -- we had a singular reference sheet --

Has anyone heard of, or use the amino acid supplement called NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) ? It is supposed to be helpful for cystic fibrosis and COPD. I also read it is given in the ER for Tylenol overdoses. Just wondering if anyone takes it or knows of it.

Has anyone had permanent issues with an exacerbation, I'm feeling much better, just curious if they caused any long term issues, even if it is mild. Not a whole lot of literature of possible damage, lots of articles how to prevent them and how to take …

My deal with my pulmo is that I keep my O2 saturation sats between 92 and 97 and he really doesn't care how I do that. Since I'm one of the few people I know who regularly use all forms of O2 available for home use (POC, LOX and electric concentrator) at …

I just heard a news anchor comment on how she will need to lose her “Quarantine 15” as soon as the lockdown is over. That made me laugh out loud, but probably because it hit close to home. I remember when I was in college my friends and I spent a lot of …

Colonoscopy is it safe ? Ima scared right now to be sedated. Pulmonologist said I should be ok . And stomach Doctor says it will be done at hospital not at normal onsite practice. But ima scared ta death. I have read about a Barium emema seems like a …

Does anyone experience laryngitis during an episode? Even at rest when breathing is fine my voice is gone. Starting to think I'll never get it back. Thank you!

Looking to move to the Biloxi area. UHC/AARP dose not offer any similar policies to what I have with the medicare supplement in that area unless I am on Medicaid and that is out of the question due to income. Any suggestions on companies that operate in …

Hi guys, I'm new here so I'll introduce myself first. I'm 37 & quit smoking over 5 months ago. I felt fine until 2 months ago when I started getting breathless going up stairs. After the lung function test my result came back at 65%. I am feeling good …

So my pulmonologist said that my condition is ideopathic. He does not think I have IPF which is encouraging but no diagnosis is frustrating. Numbers are about the same with FEV 1 at 1.53/ 68%. Put me on 3ml with activity. Now opinion please we have …

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Why is my sats lower when sitting. When I walk around they get higher. Seems backwards to me!

may be self explanatory but is severe fatigue that can last for hours, come on all of a sudden, a condition of severe copd. Thank you.

I asked my pulmonologist if my emphysema last week and he said no. He was not worried about it as it was minimal. Is he telling me the truth?