I normally use the oxygen on 2 while in my house. Would it be alright if I were to up it to 3 when I am exercising???????

lately coughing in the morning - more than usual- not much mucus coming up - is it change of weather or what - was diagnosed with copd and emphysema in June of this year and this is all new to m

I had a pre-op for cataract surgery yesterday. I met with my primary's nurse. She did the usual bp and oximeter readings, listened to my lungs, yada yada. No bloodwork. We just yakked for a bit, went over the meds I need to stop taking a week before …

Hu there Since they diagnosed me in June of this year with copd and emphysema- my anxiety level is so high that I have lost at least 5lbs maybe more, I was already thin enough How can I gain weight back - it doesn’t seem to want to stay on - I’m not on …

My temples have been swollen for about a month or so and I don’t know why. They don’t hurt, some days they are bigger and some days smaller and they’re firm. I have had them checked out by several doctors including my PCP and ER. I have had a CAT scan …

I feel really tired and have a hard time getting moving in the morning - dies anyone else have this feeling - really frustrating ! Have to get up and go to work - but have a tough time! Any tios

How do you cough (chronically of course) without eventually getting a hernia? Are there any coughing techniques to reduce the risk?

With cold/flu season upon us, now is a good time to think about those over the counter meds that can help or hurt us. Comments ed

If you were moderate COPD and heard crackles when lying down, after you stopped smoking, did the lung noises go away? Thank you.

Went back to my Primary today I I got my test results: FEV1 Is 66% but my lung age is 98 That does not sound good but scared. Do you even use lung age

Any ideas on this problem? I have moved into an apartment building at a senior facility. There is a very strong cleaning in the hallways that gives a strong antiseptic smell in the apartment. When windows were open, the air pressure goes from the window …

I have no problem remembering my login info. I click to save my password. But if I have not been on for a while, it forgets my login info. It is annoying, then this video pops up about how to reset your password, something I don't need. So, why does it …

I was on Incruse and advair - now switched to Incruse and Symbicort- question Can you take these two drugs together- I’ve only started symbicort Friday - and after taking it in the morning together with Incruse - feel awful Can you take these two …

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I have been using the same two medications since I was diagnosed with moderate/severe COPD four years ago-->Sprivia and Symbicort 200 UG. It's somewhat okay but I really think I need more. I have asked my pneumonologist for something more but he …

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with mild COPD. My doctor said it was minimal emphysema and he was not concerned. I have quit smoking but feel as though I was given a death sentence. Can someone please comment? Thanks, Andrea

Hi, everyone! I just got great but confusing news. My doctors office just called with the results of my lung function tests. The only thing they showed was mild copd. Im happy about this but very confused! How on earth can i only have mild copd when ive …

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woke up at 2 am this morning short of breath I’m on ventolin, Incruse . Was on advair but did not like it - doc told me to stop - that was 2 weeks ago Just wondering could that be why I woke up short of breath

Hi I am experiencing shortness of breath since a month. I have been tested negative for ecg , 2d echo, stress test and d dimer , pft as well. The episodes happen mostly in morning 3 to 4 hours after i getup and sometimes during evening hours. There is no …

I have been told I have Copd. But my current medical professional only asks about my breathing and wants me to use inhalers. So far I do not feel any breathing issues. What I do have a huge problem is the constant coughing and large amounts of mucus. …

hi I am 34 and both my lungs collapsed spontaneously, left side a few years back and my right side 6 weeks ago, i have had surgery a pleurectomy and bullectomy on both sides, my surgeon sent a biopsy to the lab which came back that it was emphysema, they …

Hi Y'all. Wondering if anyone here uses FECO, what is your experience and thoughts on it? Looking forward to hearing from anyone. Thanks as always!!

We need your help! A group of folks from the US COPD Coalition have been working together for many months to come up with a tool to help match patients with the best portable oxygen device for their needs. Can you please take this questionnaire when you …

Nearly every patient with a diagnosis of COPD is prescribed an inhaler or two, and you are told to take them once or twice a day for the rest of your life. Each inhaler contains 1, 2, or 3 drugs: a LABA, a LAMA, an ICS. Each of these types of drugs has …