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 …

I, for one, am glad the medical system is o longer treating us like mushrooms (kept in the dark and fed sh--). With "MyChart" I get test results before the doctor even sees them. Sometimes I choose to panic. Sometimes I choose to wait and see what the …

To add to Bill's excellent explanation of the settings on the Inogen G5 - here's a link to the Running On Air website's complete list of all current POC's and the actual amount of oxygen each puts out at their settings. https://runningonair.net/pocs …

We have been getting questions regarding the new medication Ohtuvayre. While the COPD Foundation does not endorse any medications we feel it benefits the community to know where to find factual information they need regarding their health choices. Please …

Hi. I am new to the group and I have severe COPD and was diagnosed approximately 10 years ago. Lately, nothing seems to help my breathing on exertion. I am waiting for my doctor to get approval for Ensifentrine, hoping that this will help. I am having a …

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Just curious, anybody else out there have both COPD and Raynaud’s? Wondering if there’s a link. My Raynaud’s appeared around the same time as my COPD, and its getting colder now so it’s more on my mind. :)

I was putting up some Christmas lights and started to get SOB. I sat down and took a reading on my oximeter. It said my SpO2 was 96% but I was gasping for air. Until I can see my pulmonologist on this does anyone know what could be happening to me or …

I'm scheduled to get a few installed and would like to hear from someone who has experienced such.

CT scan showed Mild emphysema and all else was ok. I’m a confused that my dr said it should not progress however I reading it will. What am I not understanding?

Hello. Can someone tell me what a high RV score could mean? Mine is 139%. Does this mean I have COPD. Is there any way to lower this number? I quit smoking the day I found out I have emphysema about 3 months ago. I changed my diet and exercise daily. …

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ok. I was in the ER months ago for neck issues. I had a cat scan On that cat scan it read maybe mild emphysema.. I have since seen 3 pulmonologists. Talked with myPCP. and 3 ER doctors. And all of them are saying that what was found on the scan does not …

The good news is that your lung function is normal. Chronic bronchitis/ chronic cough can be related to a number of things ( asthma, sinus disease, reflux are the most common). It may be worthwhile asking to get some imaging (CT scan) to see if you have …

I WANT TO MOVE TO TEXAS BUT UNDERSTAND THAT THE HUMIDITY IS BAD. I HAVE BAD COPD BUT WANT TO GO AND DIE WERE MY FAMILY IS. I AM 67,CAN I STILL STAY ALIGVE FOR AWHILE AS I I LIVE IN NV. BY VEGAS. CAN ANYBODY GIVE ME SOME RECOMMENDATIONS. OR MAYBE ANOTHER …

How often do you have spirometry tests? I used to have one once a year and they stopped during covid and haven't ordered one since.

Hello. This is a copy of my pft. I’m not sure exactly what my lung function is. Do I go by FVC, FEV or both? Also is it actual or predicted I look at? Thanks for any help.

September is Disaster Preparedness Month! How many of us cringe when we see a tornado watch or a severe weather alert? Do you worry about how you’ll power your medical equipment if the power goes out for a few days? While we can’t control wild weather or …

I agree with Bill. Most people with this radiographic finding have normal or near normal lung function- although they are at an increased risk for developing COPD in the future. Please read our educational materials. There are many things you can do and …

Welcome Kasandra. I wonder who diagnosed the person with emphysema - how? every number looks great. Even the FEV1/FVC number is just barely in the mild range a 70% or greater is considered normal, if I am recalling correctly. I'm not a clinician, but I …

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ok so I had my first lung test .. the results came back that I have 96 percent lung function but my DLCO is low 73 I was diagnosed with very trace amount of Paraseptal emphysema the pulmonologist also told me that I have scarring at the top of my lungs …

I was just recently diagnosed with what my pulmonologist called a trace amount of Paraseptal emphysema. She said if I quit smoking which I did .. that it should never be a serious issue .. has anyone had it for a long time without progressing very far ?? …

hello, Im 40years old and live in France. I was born with a severe emphysema (50% of volume down). Further to an accident I did a pneumothorax and I’m now down to 30% of lungs working. Nevertheless, when no effort I used to be ok without oxygen. …