I am on my 4 th Prednisone treatment this year. The first two were with antibiotics as a bacterial infection was present. The second two without antibiotics as they said viral infections. Some other Information on me, stage 4 (low 20%’s), Advair, Spiriva …

I want to travel to Japan;; I have COPD; Any suggestions;

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I wrote some of the following on another post, but wanted to add something.. I'm 74 years old and have been smoking 1/2 to 1 pack per day for 54 years. Although I had no symptoms and felt great, my doctor ordered a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) 6 years …

My DME supplied me w/what appears to be the Cadillac of O2 regulators...Bonsi Velocity Conserver {about $200}. I would like an extra one, because I leave my tank in the car. It would be nice to have one in the house. Amazon has regulators for $20, but as …

I am not on oxygen , I have mild COPD and thinking about a vacation to Mexico. In late July or early August. Is this a good idea or not? I don't want to go then have problems. Anyone have any experiences with traveling to high humidity and heat places?

One of my dear friends (she's a respiratory therapist who knows me very well) just sent me a note, "Pace, not race," since she knows I tend to overdo and then it leads me to having an exacerbation or flare up, which is BAD. Slow and steady really IS the …

Wow, sounds like a new epidemic of COPD is on its way. News continues about kids vaping and resulting in lung disease. On CNN today, Dr. Frank Leone, director of Penn Medicine's Comprehensive Smoking Treatment program (Penn Lung Center) was the guest …

My FEV1 has gone from 83% (mild) to 69% (moderate). My pulmonologist tells me that there is no way to determine if the reduction in lung function is due to the emphysema, or the fact that 2 lung lobes have been removed due to lung cancer.

What might this mean from a PFT? Mine are all over the board, stating obstructive on some, reactive on another and restrictive on one PFT as well. Ive been told i have COPD, then told no by 2 other doctors after. I have severe gerd, hiatal hernia, adult …

Has anyone experienced or have knowledge of minimal invasive Bronchial Thermoplasty? An appointment was suggested by my pulmonolgist...I made an appointment, which is several months away to learn more, and I 've done some of my own research, but would …

Hi tomtom - Question... What's the antidote for the Kryptonite that's in your pockets? After losing my parents and then my oldest brother a few years ago, I've had a facination, and at times a preoccupation, with trying to understand death. Add …

Seems when I am exerting my self or getting short of breathe seems I have to go. When been gone the minute I get into my place I am in the bathroom. Being short of breath due to the steps to my apt is a good indicator. I need to slow down which is hard …

There is also heterogeneous emphysema which is more or less upper lobe only and homogeneous where is is more evenly spread out through all the lobes. Up until recently only people with heterogeneous emphysema were candidates for valve procedure, more …

I’m in Montreal quebec, where right now is winter! Ugh! Snowstorm, tough time to walk, etc. Lost my job in December, so home for now What does everyone do with their free time - like what to do when you are inside 24/7

Someone wrote that treatment was for symptoms. If one does not have symptoms with mild or moderate COPD, is it normal to not take drugs? Or put another way, do drugs provide a benefit for those without symptoms?

Hello. Many years ago when I smoked I had a friend tell me that, if I quit, my lungs would eventually "clean themselves" of the tar and nicotine that's coating them. But since getting COPD, I now know that once the damage is done, it can't be reversed. …

Hi – I think what you’re asking is not if it makes a difference to take a generic vs. a brand, but if the various brand-name meds are different? I disagree with your doctor – is he a pulmonologist? Incruse Ellipta is an anticholinergic (umeclidinium) …

If you have a cat that likes to chew, and puncture, your tubing, go to your local auto supply store or farm and home supply store and ask for some wire loom. It comes in different diameters and colors. It is split lengthwise and slips right over your …

I’ve been on Anoro for 1 month and last week noticed I’ve been short of breath - not all the time , Could Anoro cause this? Thanks

My mom was hospilized for COPD emphys with excerbation, chronic resp failure and high co2 hypercapnia. She had co2 of 92 upon admission. Abg was done and they placed her on bipap which helped her co2 lvl. Went down to 60. No confusion or fatique skin …

https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-a... This has info on safely using a humidifier. I found 2 brands of evaporative models easily leaked water. One when not home, it just sprung a leak, read reviews. Ugh! And the cool ultrasonic style …

No but I like that idea. I'm be interested in hearing what you find. FYI, at the fitness center / gym where I exercise they have something sort of similar and it moved around, a problem they solved by putting it on top of a yoga mat.

Hi Everyone, I had a couple of days ago a routine visit with my COPD nurse.At the time I had a heavy cold.She and I had a super talk about my history during this time she gave me a COPD Action Plan to take home with me.She also gave me a small tube to …

Hi Soleena - One of the biggest hurdles for me was accepting that I was not invincible. And the oxygen tank announces that to the world. Initially I was afraid to leave the house with my oxygen, primarily because of the attention I thought it …