Most of his problems will get a lot better if he can lose weight. I know, been there, done that. In 2003, for a whole variety of reasons, I went on an aggressive diet and exercise program and over 18 months lost over 100 pounds, got off O2 completely for …

What inhaler side effects have you had that concerned you? Did your doctor switch drug? I realize the drugs affect muscles and relax and open up airways. Since on Trelegy I've seemed to have a slightly faster respiration. And at times some slight …

Happy Labor Day! I hope everyone is able to enjoy the last weekend of the summer season, it's beautiful here in NC! A month ago I received the results of my PFT, my FEV1 was at 63% predicted, moderate obstruction with partial reversibility. When I asked …

2 cents, I'm so glad you're going to a gym and exercising with the rest of the world! You're a great ambassador!! sclatt 55, using O2 doesn't need to feel like it's holding you down. Being sob and not moving was probably holding you down a lot more, if …

I have a chronic productive cough, plus I try to use controlled coughing to reduce the amount of mucus sitting in my airways. This means I cough a lot , sometimes hundreds of times a day, and quite forcefully (I’ve measured the noise level at up to 104 …

Pulmonary Paper mentioned this talk by Dr Noah Greenspan on all things O2. This is an excellent presentation, in non technical terms. Very informative. The video runs about 2 hours. A big take away for me was the level of that to increase your exercise …

stupid me..... Went to use a chain saw and inhaled smoke from a dull blade burning the wood. Woke up today and swear i feel something different in my lungs...... any thoughts...

last month I was hospitalized with an terrible episode. The VA gave me meds and sent me home. Two days later I went to a different VA clinic and they had me admitted to a local hospital. Two days later I’m released and sent home. Two days after that I’m …

You should of told the DR. your going on a boat. If you could call him again, and ask what can I do.

I have a lot problems with this too but also have a lot of allergies. On two nose sprays and saline nose spray besides zertec. If you have allergies they say the ragweed is going to be awful this time of year till it freezes. This is one of mine but I …

In my journey exploring this, this seems a great article on comparing COPD and asthma. https://copd.net/clinical/asthma-copd-differences/

Ive developed a sharp pain in my right lung, its been going on 3 weeks now, went to er , got xray doctor in er said my copd is getting worse, but what is causing a sharp stabbing pain with every breath?? Especially when i cough . My pulmonary doctor is …

Actually if you have osteoporosis as I do, weight bearing exercise is highly recommended. You have to know what exercises to do and how to do them correctly. https://www.iofbonehealth.org/exercise-recommendations In addition to this a program in …

I've been reading up, including here. This link seems a good summary for chronic bronchitis and there is also a quiz true-false on COPD that helps bring some focus I think. https://www.webmd.com/lung/copd/copd-chronic-bronc... I'm zeroing in on …

my father has both COPD and macular degeneration. His home oxygenator has the level output reader on the side. Its a sort of test tube with a silver ball inside. In order to read it properly, you have to bend down to its level, or there will be …

Hi Dabladel, Unfortunately, there's no way to get around the Social Security income limitation of $1,220, a ridiculously low amount of money, but there it is. As the attorney noted, it's likely the only way you could qualify for SSDI is to decrease your …

I had my second appt with my pulmo doctor. I feel more comfortable with him now, calmer, took time for my questions. He takes good notes apparently, knew my concerns from last time. A reviewer wrote he is the doctor others go to for complex cases. My …

Hello. I am a friend of someone who is trying to find her any help/support at all in regards to her situation. Since she was 3 she's been a diabetic. She was never a healthy child. She has some type of an immune problem, which she takes meds for and she …

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My mother has stage 4 COPD. My brother died 10 months ago and my mom has gotten significantly worse. She is now on several inhalers, nebulizer, bipap, and now daily oral steroids along with 4/5 Liters of O2. She will have a better day and I get hopeful …

My story begins with my age (39). I am married with 5 kiddos, 3 of which are adults. The others are 12 and 10 and I also have 2 grandbabies and one more on the way. I have been diagnosed with hypertension (2005), diabetes (2007), diabetic neuropathy …

I did a sleep study for oxygen at night and was borderline. My pulmonologist wants me to use at night. Said my 02 dropped a couple below 88, I am reluctant to have to start wearing it at night. I use it for exertion and my sats are normal when …

This will make your blood boil !!! I found this video of Medicare acting as a champion for COPD Awareness Month. This is the worse case of tone deafness ever. Totally misses saving millions of lives. How do you spell "totally ineffective"? They say how …

I recently had a pft that showed an fev1 of 89% and a fev1/fvc of 55%. I have seen two pulmologist who both say i do not have copd and that the numbers are a result of my extra large lungs. I have been feeling breathless and am worried that they are …

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