I am about to present to a new pulmonologist (my old one has just retired) and I'm looking for tips as to what to ask the new doctor about COPD. Are there new treatments, meds, procedures that I should inquire about? Thanks for your help.

My pulmo doctor gave me the pulmonary function test breathing into a tube in and out. He diagnosed a string of words, but I now know it may be one and not the others. COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma. The test result was not great around 50% …

Hello I am seeing a pulmonologist for this first time Monday ..I am petrified and confused . I am 55 and I quit smoking 8 years ago . My breathing has always been great . About 3 months I had what I thought to be a panic attack I could not breathe . I …

my mother choose hospice in the icu after when she was told it would lead to her being made comfortable, after a few low doses of morphine she was better but still in pain but choosing to stay ‘awake’ and not wanting morphine any longer so she could …

The dizziness you are experiencing while smoking is the effect it is having on your brain. New smokers usually experience this, as well as people who have drastically cut down on the number of cigarettes they are smoking in their effort to quit. When you …

The American Sleep Apnea Association 's SleepHealth app is a personalized tool that helps you gain greater insight into your sleep habits and sleep issues, learn how sleep is associated with other conditions you may have, and take charge of your health. …

It seem lately I have heard of a lot of COPD patients with Sleep Apnea. I was wondering if there is a connection? I have COPD and Sleep Apnea.

Hello, first time posting here. My mother-in-law just moved in with us, and I'm trying to learn about her COPD, but she honestly doesn't seem to know much herself (she says she is "early stage/mild", but seems to be further along than that). She was …

Hello everyone, so happy l found this site, lm 53 years old and was a carer for the last 9 years for my mother, and for the last couple of years found myself short of breath when doing any kind of hard work like mowing the lawns and just put it down to …

Sats have dropped below 85 on 2 litres concentrator is it safe to turn up to 3 which keeps sats between 88 and 92

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I am appalled at Medicare's lack of meaningful screening for lung disease, and millions die early because of their bad decision - intent - to limit screenings. I'm guessing that most with lung disease are on Medicare for healthcare. This is how crazy …

My 87 year old dad (who has advanced COPD/emphysema) needs new doctors because they both just retired (pulmonologist and internist - or maybe a combo). He lives in zip code 10707 (Westchester County, New York) -- can anyone recommend very good, smart, …

My 82 year old grandmother, has been dealing with COPD for 10 years, give or take. She has been stage 4 that we know of, for two years. In April, after a terrible exacerbation, my mother and I called an ambulance. After a few shorts days in the hospital, …

Cigarette smoking gets a re-do. New ads with images on cigarette packs: COPD needs attention like this. Maybe these ads could add a COPD get test. https://www.nj.com/business/2019/08/see-the-new-mo...

I've read a risk for COPD is using a wood stove. I used one for about 10 years as a heat source, gave it up about 5 years ago. It never bothered me and my reactive airway / asthma. Never caused me to cough, benign. I have a great stove! That said, could …

can someone help, I am sooooo tired even though I sleep around 8-10 hours a night - I’m taking vitamin b, d3, multi vitamins, magnesium and still have no energy - what good vitamins do people take with this copd/emphysema.

I think my SOB is different. It seems the definition of shortness of breath is that people get this with activity, like walking up stairs, can't walk far without SOB, get breathless and tired when moving, etc. I never have this. I do best when active and …

I read website's What is COPD. Very informative and so well written, even I can understand it (I'm pretty sure !). The big question I think is - no primary care or other doctor ever recommended getting my lungs tested. I'm a former smoker and have a …

2006 After a PFT, I was diagnosed with mild COPD. Stupid me, kept smoking. 2013 diagnosed with moderate COPD. Got the results print out for both and drove myself crazy comparing the FVC, FEV1, lung volumes, and DLCO with other people who reported their …

The reason for this question is that I have read several articles regarding the Buteyko method. Some clinical study reports qualify the assumptions that there is no evidence to support claims that Buteyko exercises reduce bad breathing stats. while those …

I have dental 2 times a year, pulmo every 4 months same as allergist cardio and diabetes. These are all out of town 100 miles one way. Oh ya my Gi dr also eyes I have coming glaucoma high eye pressers so we are watching those. Enough to be tired of drs. …

A recent study was published in Respiratory Care to evaluate S pO 2 and patient satisfaction with a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) or a combined system consisting of a fixed device with continuous-flow oxygen dispensation and a portable device with …

im scared and just wondering how long the suffering lasts, i can do very little for myself and im in pain most of the time, i just want honest answers, not the beating around the bush the drs give

Sherry B, thank you for sharing your question. I see Jean has given you some good thoughts . I am hoping you feel comfortable to share this with your MD. As you know we are all different as are the causes for a cough, some your MD might be able to advise …