My brother and I are trying to figure out a safe way to move our Mom from Massachusetts to San Diego so that she can live near my brother and his family. She very much wants to live near by her son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids. She is in her early 70s …

My advice-----Keep running Mark-----Stop looking at numbers-----if you feel ok running----Keep running

i AM WORKING ON MY OWN TO REHAB AT HOME, i READ SOMEWHERE THAT THERE ARE VIDEOS YOU CAN GET OR WATCH ON LINE FOR COPD REHAB AT HOME.DOES THE COPD FOUNDATION HAVE THEM? i HAVE A TREADMIL, SOME LIGHT HAND WEIGHTS AND A REALY GOOD BREATHING TRAINER DEVICE …

Hi everyone, I hope I can disturb you for a moment, my name is Andrea, I'm 30 years old, and I have two lung diseases, Emphysema and COPD, until a few years ago I lived my life without problems, I was always quite well, above all I was happy. . periods …

Two new meds are coming it seems, Verona Pharma’s ensifentrine was just approved. and the now being tested Dupixent. can anyone tell me the difference between what these drugs will do us? also ensifertine is coming out in a month or two can anyone how …

This is a great Time article: How to Exercise When You Have COPD | TIME Excerpts: "I can’t recall a patient who didn’t think pulmonary rehabilitation benefited them a great deal,” says Dr. David Mannino, co-founder and chief medical officer of the COPD …

Hi everyone, hope you all are doing well. Was wondering if anyone has some insight on being diagnosed with chronic bronchitis at 24. I had a chest x-ray and PFT. Chest x-ray was fine, and PFT shows no significant abnormalities nor asthma. I got sick in …

Hello all I hope you are doing well I wanted to ask about Gas exchange I have been advised that I have a slightly impaired gas exchange....I have no idea what this means. Might some explain this to me in simple terms plse Does everyone with copd have …

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Hello, I’m 40 years old and I’ve been diagnosed with COPD since my childhood (emphysema, bronchectasis and chronic bronchitis). I don’t really know the reason of it as my parents were not smokers, I just know that I got very sick at 1 year old with …

I would suggest you contact your local media. They would love to carry this....."when your insurance won"t even pay for air"

Recently diagnosed with mild COPD via a CT scan, spirometry figures indicate "pre" COPD, I'm 53, regular runner, good diet. My doctor and respiratory nurse assuring me that bcos I stopped smoking 12 yes agothat I shouldn't see anymore damage and am …

I am curious is all scarring in lungs progressive? I was told I have some scarring from GERD at the tops of both lungs. I’m concerned because DLCO is 73. While lung capacity is 96 I’m very worried. I’d appreciate any feedback. Thank you

Did you know that Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period opens on October 15? Are you ready to make decisions about your coverage for 2025? The COPD Foundation has two exciting events to help you make educated decisions about your coverage. 1) COPD and …

It’s fascinating to see different folks’ responses to various medicines. I guess it’s like aspirin, Tylenol, ibuprofen and Alleve or even like allergy treatments People find different ones helpful vs not helpful. I normally take ibuprofen only while my H …

Smile.Amazon.Com is a new feature of Amazon that makes a charitable contribution to the charity of your choice at no cost to you. The COPD Foundation is listed as an eligible charity. I have made them my charity of choice. Prices are exactly the same …

I have mild emphysema, just diagnosed at age 53, I'm very active, running regularly X3 times a week, no cough or breathing issues just a small crackling sound in left lung when lying down at night. I stopped smoking 12 years ago and my doctor assures me …

I was diagnosed this July with trace of Paraseptal emphysema at the tops of both lungs PFT was normal. FEV1 96%. FEV1/FVC .75. DLCO 73 I’m 57. My question is now that I have been off cigarettes I’ve been told I’m not doing any further damage in the ways …

what brand of poc is best, iam looking at inogen 4 and 5

Every November, people from around the world work together to create awareness surrounding COPD, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and chronic lung disease. We share information and education about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions …

I would like to talk with someone who knows about the needs of a person with COPD and the person doesn't "hard sell" their POC's. I would like to purchase one that Medicare doesn't pay for that has higher settings. My current pulmonologist has not been …

Earlier this month my colleague and friend Christina, wrote an interesting check-in about the flu and pneumonia vaccines . Did you know that there are other vaccinations that are important for adults, especially those with chronic lung disease? RSV …

I've recently been diagnosed with very mild COPD, very active and fit, no cough or breathing issues. Should I tell my wife and kids, I feel like they don't need this and all the worry that goes with it. If I can keep fit and keep this mild do they need …

Hello, I'm Slovak, so I apologize for my English, google translator helped me. I am 28 years old and a month ago I was diagnosed with paramediastinal paraseptal emphysema on HRCT. I also went to a pulmonologist and she also did a spirometry fev1 100% …

I've recently been diagnosed with COPD, I'm 53yrs old, stopped smoking 12 years ago. I had a crackle in my lung and got a CT scan which showed mild COPD. I then got a spirometry test which the nurse told me, on it's own it would have been "pre" or "at …