Only two numbers on the PFT test were really affected by the post bronch (asthma drug). But doesn't this mean that the asthma drug would help me with these improvements? How bad is this? The FEF 25 - 75 % is .60 actual and 23 predicted %. It was improved …

is the arm one I started with opens chest/lungs/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4285590... EXCERPT: A breast cancer patient has undergone what is believed to be one of the UK's first 'awake' mastectomies. Conducted at Furness General …

I'm currently trying to figure out Shortness of breath or Out of breath, it seems like I'm out of breath more than I'm short of breath and curious to see if its the exercise, before I started walking everyday I would be Short of breath, now it seems like …

Has anyone gone thru a full hip replacement or any surgery?

Hi everyone I was diagnosed via a CT with mild emphysema I saw a plumologist who advised don’t smoke anymore and you will never know you have it and will never get any symptoms. I don’t believe him as it just seems to straight forward to just quit …

O2 tubing tangles. Yesterday I decided to insert a swivel in line on my tubing. To soften the tubing, I heated some water, and held the tube end in it for a bit, then worked it on the tube. After getting both ends on the swivel, I dunked it in the water. …

Can I continue to use my cannula after using in the shower

Had severe exacerbation in July and hospitalized for two days then sent home with antibiotics and prednisone and oxygen to be used at night and as needed daily. Was doing very well until hit with bronchitis in December. Back in hospital for two days, but …

Can anyone tell me about the name of drugs Used to treat for COPD?. Because I want to know which medication help to treat COPD.

Anyone can tell me about the best medication for my anxiety and where can I buy at the Lowest Price in the USA?. Because in the USA medication cost is very expensive.

I had bought my COPD treatment medication from an online pharmacy i.e 24*7pharmacy. But this online pharmacy is rogue and doing fraud with customers. this pharmacy is not shipping my product. Anyone suggest me? how to find a safe online pharmacy.

I am thinking about how to save money on my prescription in the USA?. Anyone can suggest me about it.

I was on Incruse - once a day and symbicort - twice a day - I wasn’t complaining about anything and when I went to see my pulmonologist in Jan he switched me to Anoro once a day - took symbicort away A month later felt awful - short of breath. Went back …

how is it to be done? One after the other? Morning and night ?spacer or not? Thank

My mom has stage 4 copd and can't walk or even get up by herself anymore. Is that part of the progression?

Hi COPD360social friends, I know we have many helpful posts here that contain tips. Tips to make showering easier, tips on using tubing that won't trip you, etc. This question follows in that vein. What are the most supportive things people in your life …

At my current age of 27 I was recently diagnosed with COPD. The diagnosis process has taken longer than necessary because my doctor has proven to be not to o helpful in the process. After advocating for and setting up my own PFTs testing my results have …

So, ive been posting on this site for a while. My latest diagnosis from an allergist/immunologist/asthma specialist is that i dont have copd, but severe allergic asthma. Started Xolair last year and the doc said my lung function had improved after 3 …

I have had two occurrences of sinusitis. Post-nasal drip, cough etc. Mucus (clear) and coughing after lying down. Will be seeing doctor today. Does this mean my moderate COPD is getting worse? I've looked online and they say that means I'm getting worse. …

Hi MM4 - I've purchased from Oximedical and Oxygen Concentrator Store. I understand wanting to be prepared... just in case, however I don't think it's as simple as just purchasing a POC. I do think this is something you'll want to discuss with …

ksuzn - Please don't hesitate to call your pulmonologist. Trying to guess what is happening is not helping. Sometimes we try to tough it out, hoping either to figure things out or hoping whatever it is will pass. The message I got from my …

We seem to be shining the spotligh on opioid addiction and fatalities. Putting more money into it. 33,00 people died of opioid overdose in the US in 2015 But COPD affects 30 million Americans and our community stretches across all 50 states. I'm just …

I am the main caregiver for my mother at home. She needs oxygen 24/7 now. The problem is she keeps pulling off her cannula every hour or less when resting or during sleep hours. She has mild dementia and does not realize this. The machine she is using is …

is this determined from liters blown, or percents of results as the ratio? Ive heard both

In mid-January, my pulmonologist prescribed a course of prednisone to counteract the side effects of Plaquinel (prescribed by my rheumatologist for my arthritis). Yesterday my rheumatologist prescribed a tapering course of pred for my arthritis. I know …