I got my COPD diagnosis in November 2023. Still trying to understand it. Do I have to consult my doc for using any new food/drink ? That sounds a lot of work.

Quitting smoking is key. Control what you can (diet, exercise, vaccinations). Many people with your degree of lung function have long and productive lives.

At this point, the best hope for a "cure" appears to be the work that is going on at real research facilities that are working with stem cells. The hope is to develop a method of altering stem cells so that they will actually work to regenerate lung …

Foes anyone else have issues with their inhaler giving them dry mouth. I have been using act dry mouth for years but just don’t seem to work. What are some other to use ThankGAnnes

Hi all Today I achieved 10,718 steps which I think equals 4 miles, can I ask does anyone else walk this distance or maybe more over the course of a day. I only ask as I was told this was too much. SPO2 was 97 Heartrate was 80 Using a finger oximeter It …

Hi Folks, I am a long-time COPD patient, having endured this condition for 25 years. Recently, my heart has also become a significant concern. I was cautioned that this is often the trajectory for individuals with chronic COPD; the heart tends to falter …

I was just diagnosed with moderate emphysema. No daily 02 yet. I took a flight simulation test that resulted in need to fly with POC supplemental oxygen— I love traveling and have flown to Europe every year for many years and so I feel devastated to have …

Hi, I recently had a pulmonary function test and I’m hoping to get some clarification. I am a 49-year-old Caucasian woman, 167 cm tall. My PFT results were: FEV₁: 90% predicted FVC: 103% predicted (I have practiced yoga breathing exercises for about 20 …

Hi I'm new here, so hi folks. I have stage three Emphysema and recently my doctor started me on blood pressure medication, I've tried Amlodipine and Ramipril but both seem to have made my breathing much worse than it was, where I can only walk half as …

Anyone with blebs cant use the non invasive home vent. Would cause the lungs to collapse. I assume be the same thing for cpap beings trilogy is the same and cpap asking in May at my pulmo appt. I was hoping there is something to give me a oxygen boost …

Hi all Iv got up with the lurgy thumping head throat really sore off food. Dr wont give rescue pack cause my chest and lungs are clear. Is this right? I have bought the chemist lol, and resting plenty of fluids. No exercise today just cannot do it. …

Hi all I have got to use Glue most Glues have fumes anybody suggest a safe one thats less likely to irritate lungs. Was using Super Glue but have been advised against it, although I have not had any adverse reaction to it. Its a hobby i have done for …

is anyone taking Ohtuvayre, if so did you have any side effects of mood changes

Late reply here - sorry Wildebeest. Certainly YOU don't need to apologise for writing a lengthy reply, I'm highly appreciative for the insight that you and some others on here provide. It is useful for us all to compare our situations to try to make …

I'm in the midst of a long exacerbation (23 days and counting). This afternoon, I started having short duration, sharp pains in my right lung. I'm still waiting for my pulmonologist to get back to me. Besides the acute bronchitis, I still have a sinus …

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Hi all, I am feeling dreadful, i had to go back home at mid day because i could not cope with work. Can’t stop crying although I am the one responsible for this. I am Anne, 54 and French. I have been having low dose ct scans for the last 2 years to check …

Hi everyone, I’m looking for some help interpreting the significant changes in my pulmonary function test (PFT) results over a six-month period. History: In December 2024 and January 2025, my family experienced a severe respiratory illness. I went to the …

Hello, I am confused about a new prescription. I was taking Spiriva 2.5 for several months and then my prescription was changed to Spiriva 1.25 after a visit with my doctor. I asked him if he thought I really needed to be on 1.25 because I had been …

Hi all Been getting scores of 3.3 and 4 for sleep Hypopnea, have read some stuff on this but it was google never totally accept results from google. Now I have been Walking and exercising every day My score for last night was "Zero". Is this a good thing …

Hi SaraAnn - most pharmaceutical companies have a patient assistance program. Does your area have a free medical clinic? Maybe through your health department? If so, that doctor may be able to assist you in getting some medication through the …

From the NY Times today, below is the new list for negotiated drugs prices for Medicare plans by the federal government. Several are for lungs. I have not included the full article as the rhetoric is full of political quotes that I find to be …

I’ve been using it for almost 6 weeks now and can’t say I’ve noticed any improvement. In fact I’m noticing phlegm in my throat which I never had before and I’m constantly clearing my throat now. Also, I think my o2 stats are actually lower. I called the …

Hi guys, never diagnosed but worrying. I posted on here a month ago about excess phlegm and worrying about possibly having chronic bronchitis, I’m 28. I quit smoking 5 months ago, and the little bit of morning phlegm I had when I smoked went away within …

Hi all I'v got the gist of getting the exercise in and cardio and enjoy it. Yesterday and today I pushed myself a little harder I had no ill effects from it, but am a little concerned my Heart Rate shot up to 135bpm, is this ok, i felt fine and it did …