Over the weekend, my dad's (Severe COPD - Emphysema) sputum changed in color from whitish-pale yellow to yellow-green but clinically he seems still ok O2 - is at 91 at rest , no noticeable SOB, Heart rate is at 80's , though voice is a bit hoarse (not …

I go oxgen twice a year at different times. Rest of year my o2 is 89 _92 every time this happen i am so scared that i wont come out of this periods. Its usually take about 3 months to come back off the oxygen and in the mean time all i do is excercise …

im here to find support. I have a multitude of medical problems, and this one is the scariest thus far (besides BC)

not sure if first attempt went through. I have been diagnosed with emphysima and asthma fev1 79. Feel scared. Keep searching for answers. How fast is progression. When will my quality of life change.

For patient centered outcome, it is essential to understand the heterogeneity of the COPD, understand the symptom and phenotype correlation and progression of COPD according phenotype. Ignore the GOLD guidelines as they are incompatible with symptom …

I currently live in Florida and my VA clinic is just a few miles away. I have a VA PCP. Last summer I was hospitalized on two back to back visits. All within one week. I was prescribed oxygen therapy 24/7. I was diagnosed 5 years ago and given rescue …

I don't know what stage or when he was Dx. I just found out he has COPD with emphysema. So I don't know how bad it is. I do know he's really not the type to make a huge life style change. So him living by himself. How important is it for him to have some …

Hi everyone, just saw an ad and demo for single sided Cannulas. This appealed to me as my standard ones make it very difficult to get enough air through my nose when exercising on the treadmill. I have to constantly pull the nasal tubes away from my …

COPD exacerbations peak during the holidays in the northern hemisphere. They usually start with a viral URI which may progress to a bacterial infection of the lower airways.

Anything breathed into lungs with COPD that is not pure clean air is an irritant. Using the Vicks in another room won't help as air greatly disperses everywhere. No different than second hand smoke. And why we can't smoke even on beaches anymore.

Hello. I’ve been having breathing issues for the past 2/3 winters. It has been quite severe when I’ve had them - I could barely breathe and would have wheezing. I booked an appointment for a spirometry and was seen by a healthcare assistant who says I …

Two months ago I posted regarding my hematuria. I received wonderful supportive messages from this site! I have COPD (moderate) and was worried about an upcoming surgery and how the COPD would influence the respiratory outcome. I'm glad to report I had a …

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I see more harmful sources causing harm to the lungs. Nodoctor told me, even in diagnosing COPD in that 5 to 10 minute quickappointment. Add to smoking (quit in 1978), a more recent decade ofheating my house daily in cool weather with a wood stove. And …

I'd have to say, "it depends." For folks who are using lower amounts of oxygen, they may not wake up when the oxygen cannula slips out of place/out of their nose. For folks using higher flow rates, they may notice the difference sooner and it may wake …

just wondering does anyone travel to warmer climates in the winter. I have copd and emphysema - mild - nit in oxygen I live in Montreal, Quebec where winter is brutal and was thinking of traveling somewhere warm/hot this winter. Would this be ok and what …

I am a 57yr old single parent, my son is 9yrs old and his mom died 4yrs ago. After a stay in hospital 12 months ago with pneumonia i was diagnosed with emphysema. Im not scared of death, it comes to us all in varying ways. My concern is being around long …

My mom is still currently hospitalized and had an episode recently where her EPAP setting was adjusted from 8 to 10. This setting change has improved her oxygenation but i am worried that sustaining this level of pressure may be detrimental. She is very …

Hi, my dad was prescribed ambroxol solution for nebulization, I was just wondering if we can use Portable Mesh type Nebulizer (e.g. Philips Respironics Innospire go) for it? Im not sure if the ambroxol solution is considered a viscous medication which …

Its taken me 2 months of countless rounds of Antibiotics and Steroids to get well . And yesterday was my last dose of Antibiotics and Friday is my last dose of Prednisone, trying to get with Doctor about Maintenance dose or Tampering off of Steroids …

How long can you use these 8900-7 sets? I heard 2 weeks, but they're all plastic. I would think if washed good after each use, they should last a lot longer. Thanks for any reply.

It would be great if some of you who have gotten BiPAP treatment in an emergency department would describe your experience here. The following review article summarizes multiple studies showing that this treat save your lifement doubles your survival and …

Again, I am relatively new to COPD and trying to learn as I go. I only use Spiriva as a maintenance medication and Pro Air as a rescue inhaler. My husband and I were able to take our vacation out west and I did OK dealing with the higher altitudes. We …

I started using Trelegy everyday about a year ago. It’s working well for me. I only use the ProAir if I need it. I used other inhalers off and on prior to that. I had the same sounds on both sides and not so much on my back. They disappeared after I quit …

Does anyone have experience with Advair 500/50?  I have taken 250/50, but the stronger dose was prescribed by my primary care doctor after a recent exacerbation.  I can't get hold of the lung doctor to double check on this.  I wasn't even …